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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,272, 18,408 and 3,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,272, 18,408 and 3,038 is: 4,557

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,272 : 18,408 = 3,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,272/18,408 = 3,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,272x = 18,408 × 3,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,272x = 55,923,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,923,504/12,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557

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