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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,303.63, 18,455.51 and 3,069.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,303.63, 18,455.51 and 3,069.63 is: 4,604.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,303.63 : 18,455.51 = 3,069.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,303.63/18,455.51 = 3,069.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,303.63x = 18,455.51 × 3,069.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,303.63x = 56,651,587.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,651,587.16/12,303.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.46

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