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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,263.91, 18,395.86 and 3,029.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,263.91, 18,395.86 and 3,029.91 is: 4,544.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,263.91 : 18,395.86 = 3,029.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,263.91/18,395.86 = 3,029.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,263.91x = 18,395.86 × 3,029.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,263.91x = 55,737,729.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,737,729.29/12,263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.86

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