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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,186.99, 18,280.44 and 2,952.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,186.99, 18,280.44 and 2,952.99 is: 4,429.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,186.99 : 18,280.44 = 2,952.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,186.99/18,280.44 = 2,952.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,186.99x = 18,280.44 × 2,952.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,186.99x = 53,981,956.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,981,956.52/12,186.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.47

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