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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.92, 18,499.26 and 3,567.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.92, 18,499.26 and 3,567.76 is: 5,351.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.92 : 18,499.26 = 3,567.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.92/18,499.26 = 3,567.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.92x = 18,499.26 × 3,567.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.92x = 66,000,919.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,000,919.86/12,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,351.61

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