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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,263.94, 18,395.43 and 3,029.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,263.94, 18,395.43 and 3,029.94 is: 4,544.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,263.94 : 18,395.43 = 3,029.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,263.94/18,395.43 = 3,029.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,263.94x = 18,395.43 × 3,029.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,263.94x = 55,737,049.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,737,049.17/12,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.79

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