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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,293.06, 18,439.60 and 3,059.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,293.06, 18,439.60 and 3,059.06 is: 4,588.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,293.06 : 18,439.60 = 3,059.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,293.06/18,439.60 = 3,059.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,293.06x = 18,439.60 × 3,059.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,293.06x = 56,407,842.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,407,842.78/12,293.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.59

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