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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,324.88, 18,487.34 and 3,090.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,324.88, 18,487.34 and 3,090.88 is: 4,636.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,324.88 : 18,487.34 = 3,090.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,324.88/18,487.34 = 3,090.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,324.88x = 18,487.34 × 3,090.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,324.88x = 57,142,041.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,142,041.57/12,324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.32

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