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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,291.19, 18,436.78 and 3,057.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,291.19, 18,436.78 and 3,057.19 is: 4,585.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,291.19 : 18,436.78 = 3,057.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,291.19/18,436.78 = 3,057.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,291.19x = 18,436.78 × 3,057.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,291.19x = 56,364,739.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,364,739.45/12,291.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.78

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