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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,444.05, 18,665.85 and 3,084.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,444.05, 18,665.85 and 3,084.09 is: 4,626.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,444.05 : 18,665.85 = 3,084.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,444.05/18,665.85 = 3,084.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,444.05x = 18,665.85 × 3,084.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,444.05x = 57,567,161.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,567,161.33/12,444.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.08

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