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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,196.75, 18,295.17 and 2,962.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,196.75, 18,295.17 and 2,962.75 is: 4,444.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,196.75 : 18,295.17 = 2,962.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,196.75/18,295.17 = 2,962.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,196.75x = 18,295.17 × 2,962.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,196.75x = 54,204,014.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,204,014.92/12,196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.14

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