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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,213.78, 18,320.70 and 2,979.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,213.78, 18,320.70 and 2,979.78 is: 4,469.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,213.78 : 18,320.70 = 2,979.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,213.78/18,320.70 = 2,979.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,213.78x = 18,320.70 × 2,979.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,213.78x = 54,591,655.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,591,655.45/12,213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.68

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