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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,187.80, 18,281.70 and 2,953.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,187.80, 18,281.70 and 2,953.80 is: 4,430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,187.80 : 18,281.70 = 2,953.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,187.80/18,281.70 = 2,953.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,187.80x = 18,281.70 × 2,953.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,187.80x = 54,000,415.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,000,415.41/12,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.70

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