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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,261.69, 18,392.58 and 3,027.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,261.69, 18,392.58 and 3,027.69 is: 4,541.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,261.69 : 18,392.58 = 3,027.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,261.69/18,392.58 = 3,027.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,261.69x = 18,392.58 × 3,027.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,261.69x = 55,687,030.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,687,030.54/12,261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.55

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