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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,269, 18,403.56 and 3,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,269, 18,403.56 and 3,035 is: 4,552.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,269 : 18,403.56 = 3,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,269/18,403.56 = 3,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,269x = 18,403.56 × 3,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,269x = 55,854,804.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,854,804.60/12,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.51

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