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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,209.46, 18,314.25 and 2,975.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,209.46, 18,314.25 and 2,975.46 is: 4,463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,209.46 : 18,314.25 = 2,975.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,209.46/18,314.25 = 2,975.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,209.46x = 18,314.25 × 2,975.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,209.46x = 54,493,318.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,493,318.31/12,209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.20

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