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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.93, 18,541.92 and 3,595.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.93, 18,541.92 and 3,595.85 is: 5,393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.93 : 18,541.92 = 3,595.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.93/18,541.92 = 3,595.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.93x = 18,541.92 × 3,595.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.93x = 66,673,870.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,673,870.32/12,360.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.92

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