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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,292.02, 18,438.06 and 3,058.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,292.02, 18,438.06 and 3,058.02 is: 4,587.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,292.02 : 18,438.06 = 3,058.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,292.02/18,438.06 = 3,058.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,292.02x = 18,438.06 × 3,058.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,292.02x = 56,383,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,383,956.24/12,292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.04

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