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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.46, 18,615.90 and 3,050.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.46, 18,615.90 and 3,050.52 is: 4,575.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.46 : 18,615.90 = 3,050.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.46/18,615.90 = 3,050.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.46x = 18,615.90 × 3,050.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.46x = 56,788,175.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,788,175.27/12,410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.83

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