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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.19, 18,399.33 and 3,032.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.19, 18,399.33 and 3,032.19 is: 4,548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.19 : 18,399.33 = 3,032.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.19/18,399.33 = 3,032.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.19x = 18,399.33 × 3,032.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.19x = 55,790,264.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,790,264.43/12,266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.30

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