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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,189.63, 18,284.44 and 2,955.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,189.63, 18,284.44 and 2,955.63 is: 4,433.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,189.63 : 18,284.44 = 2,955.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,189.63/18,284.44 = 2,955.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,189.63x = 18,284.44 × 2,955.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,189.63x = 54,042,039.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,042,039.40/12,189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.44

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