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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,270.28, 18,403.09 and 3,383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,270.28, 18,403.09 and 3,383.41 is: 5,074.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,270.28 : 18,403.09 = 3,383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,270.28/18,403.09 = 3,383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,270.28x = 18,403.09 × 3,383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,270.28x = 62,265,213.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,265,213.28/12,270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.47

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