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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,281.67, 18,422.55 and 3,047.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,281.67, 18,422.55 and 3,047.67 is: 4,571.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,281.67 : 18,422.55 = 3,047.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,281.67/18,422.55 = 3,047.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,281.67x = 18,422.55 × 3,047.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,281.67x = 56,145,852.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,145,852.96/12,281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.52

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