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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,256.56, 18,384.96 and 3,022.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,256.56, 18,384.96 and 3,022.56 is: 4,533.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,256.56 : 18,384.96 = 3,022.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,256.56/18,384.96 = 3,022.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,256.56x = 18,384.96 × 3,022.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,256.56x = 55,569,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,569,644.70/12,256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.87

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