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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,272.19, 18,408.29 and 3,038.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,272.19, 18,408.29 and 3,038.19 is: 4,557.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,272.19 : 18,408.29 = 3,038.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,272.19/18,408.29 = 3,038.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,272.19x = 18,408.29 × 3,038.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,272.19x = 55,927,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,927,882.60/12,272.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.29

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