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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,203.56, 18,305.22 and 2,969.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,203.56, 18,305.22 and 2,969.56 is: 4,454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,203.56 : 18,305.22 = 2,969.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,203.56/18,305.22 = 2,969.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,203.56x = 18,305.22 × 2,969.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,203.56x = 54,358,449.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,358,449.10/12,203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.31

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