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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,388.92, 18,582.97 and 3,028.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,388.92, 18,582.97 and 3,028.98 is: 4,543.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,388.92 : 18,582.97 = 3,028.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,388.92/18,582.97 = 3,028.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,388.92x = 18,582.97 × 3,028.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,388.92x = 56,287,444.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,287,444.47/12,388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.37

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