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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,244.80, 18,367.20 and 3,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,244.80, 18,367.20 and 3,010.80 is: 4,516.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,244.80 : 18,367.20 = 3,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,244.80/18,367.20 = 3,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,244.80x = 18,367.20 × 3,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,244.80x = 55,299,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,299,965.76/12,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.20

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