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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,258.70, 18,388.23 and 3,024.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,258.70, 18,388.23 and 3,024.70 is: 4,537.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,258.70 : 18,388.23 = 3,024.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,258.70/18,388.23 = 3,024.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,258.70x = 18,388.23 × 3,024.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,258.70x = 55,618,879.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,618,879.28/12,258.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.09

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