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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,283.82, 18,425.72 and 3,049.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,283.82, 18,425.72 and 3,049.82 is: 4,574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,283.82 : 18,425.72 = 3,049.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,283.82/18,425.72 = 3,049.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,283.82x = 18,425.72 × 3,049.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,283.82x = 56,195,044.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,195,044.87/12,283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.72

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