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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,354.63, 18,532.97 and 3,589.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,354.63, 18,532.97 and 3,589.55 is: 5,384.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,354.63 : 18,532.97 = 3,589.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,354.63/18,532.97 = 3,589.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,354.63x = 18,532.97 × 3,589.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,354.63x = 66,524,938.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,524,938.77/12,354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,384.62

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