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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,405.96, 18,608.94 and 3,046.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,405.96, 18,608.94 and 3,046.01 is: 4,569.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,405.96 : 18,608.94 = 3,046.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,405.96/18,608.94 = 3,046.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,405.96x = 18,608.94 × 3,046.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,405.96x = 56,682,924.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,682,924.28/12,405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.01

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