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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,326.13, 18,491.63 and 3,561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,326.13, 18,491.63 and 3,561.12 is: 5,342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,326.13 : 18,491.63 = 3,561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,326.13/18,491.63 = 3,561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,326.13x = 18,491.63 × 3,561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,326.13x = 65,850,895.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,850,895.62/12,326.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,342.38

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