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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,283.69, 18,425.54 and 3,049.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,283.69, 18,425.54 and 3,049.69 is: 4,574.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,283.69 : 18,425.54 = 3,049.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,283.69/18,425.54 = 3,049.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,283.69x = 18,425.54 × 3,049.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,283.69x = 56,192,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,192,185.08/12,283.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.54

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