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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.84, 18,410.76 and 3,039.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.84, 18,410.76 and 3,039.84 is: 4,559.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.84 : 18,410.76 = 3,039.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.84/18,410.76 = 3,039.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.84x = 18,410.76 × 3,039.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.84x = 55,965,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,965,764.68/12,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.76

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