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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,276.09, 18,414.30 and 3,042.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,276.09, 18,414.30 and 3,042.09 is: 4,563.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,276.09 : 18,414.30 = 3,042.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,276.09/18,414.30 = 3,042.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,276.09x = 18,414.30 × 3,042.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,276.09x = 56,017,957.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,017,957.89/12,276.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.18

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