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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,290.20, 18,435.28 and 3,056.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,290.20, 18,435.28 and 3,056.20 is: 4,584.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,290.20 : 18,435.28 = 3,056.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,290.20/18,435.28 = 3,056.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,290.20x = 18,435.28 × 3,056.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,290.20x = 56,341,902.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,341,902.74/12,290.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.30

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