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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,205.04, 18,307.56 and 2,970.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,205.04, 18,307.56 and 2,970.96 is: 4,456.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,205.04 : 18,307.56 = 2,970.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,205.04/18,307.56 = 2,970.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,205.04x = 18,307.56 × 2,970.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,205.04x = 54,391,028.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,391,028.46/12,205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,456.44

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