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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,452.22, 18,678.10 and 3,092.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,452.22, 18,678.10 and 3,092.26 is: 4,638.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,452.22 : 18,678.10 = 3,092.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,452.22/18,678.10 = 3,092.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,452.22x = 18,678.10 × 3,092.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,452.22x = 57,757,541.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,757,541.51/12,452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.33

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