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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,358.32, 18,541.26 and 3,593.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,358.32, 18,541.26 and 3,593.31 is: 5,391.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,358.32 : 18,541.26 = 3,593.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,358.32/18,541.26 = 3,593.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,358.32x = 18,541.26 × 3,593.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,358.32x = 66,624,494.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,624,494.97/12,358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.06

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