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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,270.30, 18,405.18 and 3,036.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,270.30, 18,405.18 and 3,036.30 is: 4,554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,270.30 : 18,405.18 = 3,036.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,270.30/18,405.18 = 3,036.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,270.30x = 18,405.18 × 3,036.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,270.30x = 55,883,648.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,883,648.03/12,270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.38

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