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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,206.25, 18,309.38 and 2,972.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,206.25, 18,309.38 and 2,972.25 is: 4,458.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,206.25 : 18,309.38 = 2,972.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,206.25/18,309.38 = 2,972.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,206.25x = 18,309.38 × 2,972.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,206.25x = 54,420,039.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,420,039.84/12,206.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.38

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