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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,258.95, 18,388.61 and 3,024.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,258.95, 18,388.61 and 3,024.95 is: 4,537.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,258.95 : 18,388.61 = 3,024.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,258.95/18,388.61 = 3,024.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,258.95x = 18,388.61 × 3,024.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,258.95x = 55,624,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,624,610.69/12,258.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.47

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