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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,184.06, 18,276.03 and 2,950.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,184.06, 18,276.03 and 2,950.06 is: 4,425.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,184.06 : 18,276.03 = 2,950.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,184.06/18,276.03 = 2,950.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,184.06x = 18,276.03 × 2,950.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,184.06x = 53,915,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,915,385.06/12,184.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.08

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