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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,328.83, 18,493.26 and 3,094.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,328.83, 18,493.26 and 3,094.83 is: 4,642.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,328.83 : 18,493.26 = 3,094.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,328.83/18,493.26 = 3,094.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,328.83x = 18,493.26 × 3,094.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,328.83x = 57,233,495.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,233,495.85/12,328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.25

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