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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,232.04, 18,347.90 and 2,998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,232.04, 18,347.90 and 2,998.12 is: 4,497.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,232.04 : 18,347.90 = 2,998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,232.04/18,347.90 = 2,998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,232.04x = 18,347.90 × 2,998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,232.04x = 55,009,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,009,205.95/12,232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.14

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