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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,544.64, 18,816.77 and 3,056.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,544.64, 18,816.77 and 3,056.99 is: 4,585.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,544.64 : 18,816.77 = 3,056.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,544.64/18,816.77 = 3,056.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,544.64x = 18,816.77 × 3,056.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,544.64x = 57,522,568.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,522,568.35/12,544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.43

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