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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,290.63, 18,436.07 and 3,056.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,290.63, 18,436.07 and 3,056.63 is: 4,584.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,290.63 : 18,436.07 = 3,056.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,290.63/18,436.07 = 3,056.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,290.63x = 18,436.07 × 3,056.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,290.63x = 56,352,137.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,352,137.18/12,290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.97

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