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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,230.08, 18,345.18 and 2,996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,230.08, 18,345.18 and 2,996.08 is: 4,494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,230.08 : 18,345.18 = 2,996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,230.08/18,345.18 = 2,996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,230.08x = 18,345.18 × 2,996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,230.08x = 54,963,626.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,963,626.89/12,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.13

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