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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,186.56, 18,279.78 and 2,952.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,186.56, 18,279.78 and 2,952.56 is: 4,428.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,186.56 : 18,279.78 = 2,952.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,186.56/18,279.78 = 2,952.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,186.56x = 18,279.78 × 2,952.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,186.56x = 53,972,147.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,972,147.24/12,186.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.83

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