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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,310.24, 18,465.36 and 3,076.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,310.24, 18,465.36 and 3,076.24 is: 4,614.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,310.24 : 18,465.36 = 3,076.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,310.24/18,465.36 = 3,076.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,310.24x = 18,465.36 × 3,076.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,310.24x = 56,803,879.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,803,879.05/12,310.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.36

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