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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254.85, 18,382.27 and 3,020.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254.85, 18,382.27 and 3,020.85 is: 4,531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254.85 : 18,382.27 = 3,020.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254.85/18,382.27 = 3,020.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254.85x = 18,382.27 × 3,020.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254.85x = 55,529,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,529,988.42/12,254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.27

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