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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.70, 18,410.53 and 3,039.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.70, 18,410.53 and 3,039.70 is: 4,559.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.70 : 18,410.53 = 3,039.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.70/18,410.53 = 3,039.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.70x = 18,410.53 × 3,039.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.70x = 55,962,488.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,962,488.04/12,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.55

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