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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,276.78, 18,415.20 and 3,042.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,276.78, 18,415.20 and 3,042.78 is: 4,564.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,276.78 : 18,415.20 = 3,042.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,276.78/18,415.20 = 3,042.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,276.78x = 18,415.20 × 3,042.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,276.78x = 56,033,402.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,033,402.26/12,276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.18

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