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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,185.50, 18,278.25 and 2,951.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,185.50, 18,278.25 and 2,951.50 is: 4,427.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,185.50 : 18,278.25 = 2,951.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,185.50/18,278.25 = 2,951.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,185.50x = 18,278.25 × 2,951.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,185.50x = 53,948,254.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,948,254.88/12,185.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.25

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