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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,289.13, 18,433.82 and 3,055.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,289.13, 18,433.82 and 3,055.13 is: 4,582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,289.13 : 18,433.82 = 3,055.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,289.13/18,433.82 = 3,055.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,289.13x = 18,433.82 × 3,055.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,289.13x = 56,317,716.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,317,716.50/12,289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.73

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