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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,263.70, 18,395.58 and 3,029.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,263.70, 18,395.58 and 3,029.70 is: 4,544.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,263.70 : 18,395.58 = 3,029.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,263.70/18,395.58 = 3,029.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,263.70x = 18,395.58 × 3,029.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,263.70x = 55,733,088.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,733,088.73/12,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.56

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