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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,202.04, 18,303.06 and 2,967.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,202.04, 18,303.06 and 2,967.96 is: 4,451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,202.04 : 18,303.06 = 2,967.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,202.04/18,303.06 = 2,967.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,202.04x = 18,303.06 × 2,967.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,202.04x = 54,322,749.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,322,749.96/12,202.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.94

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