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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,182.06, 18,273.13 and 2,948.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,182.06, 18,273.13 and 2,948.06 is: 4,422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,182.06 : 18,273.13 = 2,948.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,182.06/18,273.13 = 2,948.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,182.06x = 18,273.13 × 2,948.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,182.06x = 53,870,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,870,321.94/12,182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.10

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