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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254.88, 18,382.08 and 3,020.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254.88, 18,382.08 and 3,020.88 is: 4,531.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254.88 : 18,382.08 = 3,020.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254.88/18,382.08 = 3,020.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254.88x = 18,382.08 × 3,020.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254.88x = 55,530,057.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,530,057.83/12,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.26

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