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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.97, 18,541.80 and 3,593.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.97, 18,541.80 and 3,593.75 is: 5,391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.97 : 18,541.80 = 3,593.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.97/18,541.80 = 3,593.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.97x = 18,541.80 × 3,593.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.97x = 66,634,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,634,501.04/12,359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.15

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