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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,444.55, 18,666.60 and 3,084.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,444.55, 18,666.60 and 3,084.59 is: 4,626.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,444.55 : 18,666.60 = 3,084.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,444.55/18,666.60 = 3,084.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,444.55x = 18,666.60 × 3,084.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,444.55x = 57,578,807.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,578,807.69/12,444.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.83

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