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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,229.75, 18,344.67 and 2,995.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,229.75, 18,344.67 and 2,995.75 is: 4,493.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,229.75 : 18,344.67 = 2,995.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,229.75/18,344.67 = 2,995.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,229.75x = 18,344.67 × 2,995.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,229.75x = 54,956,045.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,956,045.15/12,229.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.64

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