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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,189.52, 18,284.28 and 2,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,189.52, 18,284.28 and 2,955.52 is: 4,433.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,189.52 : 18,284.28 = 2,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,189.52/18,284.28 = 2,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,189.52x = 18,284.28 × 2,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,189.52x = 54,039,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,039,555.23/12,189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.28

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