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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,290, 18,435.07 and 3,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,290, 18,435.07 and 3,056 is: 4,584.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,290 : 18,435.07 = 3,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,290/18,435.07 = 3,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,290x = 18,435.07 × 3,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,290x = 56,337,566.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,337,566.28/12,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.02

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