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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,262.27, 18,393.41 and 3,028.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,262.27, 18,393.41 and 3,028.27 is: 4,542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,262.27 : 18,393.41 = 3,028.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,262.27/18,393.41 = 3,028.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,262.27x = 18,393.41 × 3,028.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,262.27x = 55,700,211.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,700,211.70/12,262.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.41

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