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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,311.25, 18,466.88 and 3,077.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,311.25, 18,466.88 and 3,077.25 is: 4,615.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,311.25 : 18,466.88 = 3,077.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,311.25/18,466.88 = 3,077.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,311.25x = 18,466.88 × 3,077.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,311.25x = 56,827,191.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,827,191.09/12,311.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.88

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