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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.53, 18,543.94 and 3,595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.53, 18,543.94 and 3,595.44 is: 5,394.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.53 : 18,543.94 = 3,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.53/18,543.94 = 3,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.53x = 18,543.94 × 3,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.53x = 66,673,623.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,673,623.63/12,360.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.07

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