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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,221.75, 18,332.67 and 2,987.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,221.75, 18,332.67 and 2,987.75 is: 4,481.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,221.75 : 18,332.67 = 2,987.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,221.75/18,332.67 = 2,987.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,221.75x = 18,332.67 × 2,987.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,221.75x = 54,773,434.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,773,434.79/12,221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.64

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