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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,301.98, 18,452.94 and 3,067.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,301.98, 18,452.94 and 3,067.98 is: 4,601.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,301.98 : 18,452.94 = 3,067.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,301.98/18,452.94 = 3,067.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,301.98x = 18,452.94 × 3,067.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,301.98x = 56,613,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,613,250.86/12,301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.96

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