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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,418.82, 18,628.22 and 3,184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,418.82, 18,628.22 and 3,184.82 is: 4,777.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,418.82 : 18,628.22 = 3,184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,418.82/18,628.22 = 3,184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,418.82x = 18,628.22 × 3,184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,418.82x = 59,327,434.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,327,434.48/12,418.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.22

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