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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,232.56, 18,348.96 and 2,998.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,232.56, 18,348.96 and 2,998.56 is: 4,497.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,232.56 : 18,348.96 = 2,998.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,232.56/18,348.96 = 2,998.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,232.56x = 18,348.96 × 2,998.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,232.56x = 55,020,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,020,457.50/12,232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.87

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