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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,246.75, 18,370.22 and 3,012.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,246.75, 18,370.22 and 3,012.75 is: 4,519.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,246.75 : 18,370.22 = 3,012.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,246.75/18,370.22 = 3,012.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,246.75x = 18,370.22 × 3,012.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,246.75x = 55,344,865.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,344,865.24/12,246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.15

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