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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,296.10, 18,444.15 and 3,062.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,296.10, 18,444.15 and 3,062.10 is: 4,593.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,296.10 : 18,444.15 = 3,062.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,296.10/18,444.15 = 3,062.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,296.10x = 18,444.15 × 3,062.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,296.10x = 56,477,831.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,477,831.72/12,296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.15

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