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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.59, 18,615.93 and 3,050.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.59, 18,615.93 and 3,050.68 is: 4,576.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.59 : 18,615.93 = 3,050.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.59/18,615.93 = 3,050.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.59x = 18,615.93 × 3,050.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.59x = 56,791,245.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,791,245.33/12,410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,576.03

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