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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,295.60, 18,443.40 and 3,061.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,295.60, 18,443.40 and 3,061.60 is: 4,592.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,295.60 : 18,443.40 = 3,061.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,295.60/18,443.40 = 3,061.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,295.60x = 18,443.40 × 3,061.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,295.60x = 56,466,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,466,313.44/12,295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.40

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