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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,415.10, 18,622.86 and 3,055.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,415.10, 18,622.86 and 3,055.15 is: 4,582.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,415.10 : 18,622.86 = 3,055.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,415.10/18,622.86 = 3,055.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,415.10x = 18,622.86 × 3,055.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,415.10x = 56,895,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,895,522.34/12,415.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.77

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