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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,294.20, 18,441.28 and 3,060.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,294.20, 18,441.28 and 3,060.20 is: 4,590.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,294.20 : 18,441.28 = 3,060.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,294.20/18,441.28 = 3,060.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,294.20x = 18,441.28 × 3,060.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,294.20x = 56,434,005.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,434,005.06/12,294.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.30

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