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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,283.32, 18,424.98 and 3,049.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,283.32, 18,424.98 and 3,049.32 is: 4,573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,283.32 : 18,424.98 = 3,049.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,283.32/18,424.98 = 3,049.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,283.32x = 18,424.98 × 3,049.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,283.32x = 56,183,660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,183,660.01/12,283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.98

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