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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,182.08, 18,272.96 and 2,948.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,182.08, 18,272.96 and 2,948.16 is: 4,422.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,182.08 : 18,272.96 = 2,948.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,182.08/18,272.96 = 2,948.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,182.08x = 18,272.96 × 2,948.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,182.08x = 53,871,609.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,871,609.75/12,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.20

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