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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,292.92, 18,439.48 and 3,058.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,292.92, 18,439.48 and 3,058.92 is: 4,588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,292.92 : 18,439.48 = 3,058.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,292.92/18,439.48 = 3,058.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,292.92x = 18,439.48 × 3,058.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,292.92x = 56,404,894.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,404,894.16/12,292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.40

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