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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,231.20, 18,346.80 and 2,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,231.20, 18,346.80 and 2,997.20 is: 4,495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,231.20 : 18,346.80 = 2,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,231.20/18,346.80 = 2,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,231.20x = 18,346.80 × 2,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,231.20x = 54,989,028.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,989,028.96/12,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.80

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