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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,231.80, 18,347.70 and 2,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,231.80, 18,347.70 and 2,997.80 is: 4,496.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,231.80 : 18,347.70 = 2,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,231.80/18,347.70 = 2,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,231.80x = 18,347.70 × 2,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,231.80x = 55,002,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,002,735.06/12,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.70

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