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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,210.57, 18,315.84 and 2,976.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,210.57, 18,315.84 and 2,976.57 is: 4,464.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,210.57 : 18,315.84 = 2,976.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,210.57/18,315.84 = 2,976.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,210.57x = 18,315.84 × 2,976.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,210.57x = 54,518,379.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,518,379.87/12,210.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.85

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