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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,355.88, 18,536.86 and 3,590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,355.88, 18,536.86 and 3,590.88 is: 5,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,355.88 : 18,536.86 = 3,590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,355.88/18,536.86 = 3,590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,355.88x = 18,536.86 × 3,590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,355.88x = 66,563,639.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,563,639.84/12,355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.20

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