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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,261.76, 18,392.68 and 3,027.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,261.76, 18,392.68 and 3,027.76 is: 4,541.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,261.76 : 18,392.68 = 3,027.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,261.76/18,392.68 = 3,027.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,261.76x = 18,392.68 × 3,027.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,261.76x = 55,688,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,688,620.80/12,261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.65

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