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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,219.36, 18,329.12 and 2,985.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,219.36, 18,329.12 and 2,985.36 is: 4,478.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,219.36 : 18,329.12 = 2,985.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,219.36/18,329.12 = 2,985.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,219.36x = 18,329.12 × 2,985.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,219.36x = 54,719,021.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,719,021.68/12,219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.06

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