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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,325.61, 18,489.36 and 3,560.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,325.61, 18,489.36 and 3,560.60 is: 5,341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,325.61 : 18,489.36 = 3,560.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,325.61/18,489.36 = 3,560.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,325.61x = 18,489.36 × 3,560.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,325.61x = 65,833,215.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,833,215.22/12,325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,341.17

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