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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,188.88, 18,283.31 and 2,954.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,188.88, 18,283.31 and 2,954.88 is: 4,432.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,188.88 : 18,283.31 = 2,954.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,188.88/18,283.31 = 2,954.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,188.88x = 18,283.31 × 2,954.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,188.88x = 54,024,903.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,024,903.02/12,188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.31

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