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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.99, 18,544.52 and 3,595.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.99, 18,544.52 and 3,595.98 is: 5,394.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.99 : 18,544.52 = 3,595.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.99/18,544.52 = 3,595.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.99x = 18,544.52 × 3,595.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.99x = 66,685,732.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,685,732.02/12,360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.85

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