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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,260.75, 18,391.17 and 3,026.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,260.75, 18,391.17 and 3,026.75 is: 4,540.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,260.75 : 18,391.17 = 3,026.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,260.75/18,391.17 = 3,026.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,260.75x = 18,391.17 × 3,026.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,260.75x = 55,665,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,665,473.80/12,260.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.14

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