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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.62, 18,542.46 and 3,594.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.62, 18,542.46 and 3,594.61 is: 5,392.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.62 : 18,542.46 = 3,594.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.62/18,542.46 = 3,594.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.62x = 18,542.46 × 3,594.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.62x = 66,652,819.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,652,819.43/12,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.79

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