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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,289.94, 18,434.97 and 3,055.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,289.94, 18,434.97 and 3,055.94 is: 4,583.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,289.94 : 18,434.97 = 3,055.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,289.94/18,434.97 = 3,055.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,289.94x = 18,434.97 × 3,055.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,289.94x = 56,336,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,336,162.22/12,289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.92

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