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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,356.60, 18,534.83 and 2,996.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,356.60, 18,534.83 and 2,996.62 is: 4,494.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,356.60 : 18,534.83 = 2,996.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,356.60/18,534.83 = 2,996.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,356.60x = 18,534.83 × 2,996.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,356.60x = 55,541,858.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,541,858.37/12,356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.91

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