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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,267.94, 18,401.42 and 3,033.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,267.94, 18,401.42 and 3,033.94 is: 4,550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,267.94 : 18,401.42 = 3,033.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,267.94/18,401.42 = 3,033.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,267.94x = 18,401.42 × 3,033.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,267.94x = 55,828,804.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,828,804.19/12,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.79

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