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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,186.58, 18,279.88 and 2,952.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,186.58, 18,279.88 and 2,952.58 is: 4,428.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,186.58 : 18,279.88 = 2,952.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,186.58/18,279.88 = 2,952.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,186.58x = 18,279.88 × 2,952.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,186.58x = 53,972,808.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,972,808.09/12,186.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.87

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