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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,204.56, 18,306.86 and 2,970.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,204.56, 18,306.86 and 2,970.56 is: 4,455.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,204.56 : 18,306.86 = 2,970.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,204.56/18,306.86 = 2,970.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,204.56x = 18,306.86 × 2,970.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,204.56x = 54,381,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,381,656.96/12,204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.85

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