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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,298.60, 18,447.90 and 3,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,298.60, 18,447.90 and 3,064.60 is: 4,596.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,298.60 : 18,447.90 = 3,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,298.60/18,447.90 = 3,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,298.60x = 18,447.90 × 3,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,298.60x = 56,535,434.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,535,434.34/12,298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.90

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