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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,358.44, 18,536.76 and 3,592.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,358.44, 18,536.76 and 3,592.89 is: 5,389.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,358.44 : 18,536.76 = 3,592.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,358.44/18,536.76 = 3,592.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,358.44x = 18,536.76 × 3,592.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,358.44x = 66,600,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,600,539.64/12,358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.07

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