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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.84, 18,397.35 and 3,030.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.84, 18,397.35 and 3,030.84 is: 4,546.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.84 : 18,397.35 = 3,030.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.84/18,397.35 = 3,030.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.84x = 18,397.35 × 3,030.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.84x = 55,759,424.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,759,424.27/12,264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.28

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