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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,357.51, 18,538.07 and 3,591.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,357.51, 18,538.07 and 3,591.28 is: 5,387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,357.51 : 18,538.07 = 3,591.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,357.51/18,538.07 = 3,591.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,357.51x = 18,538.07 × 3,591.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,357.51x = 66,575,382.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,575,382.07/12,357.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.45

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