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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,361.27, 18,542.42 and 3,596.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,361.27, 18,542.42 and 3,596.19 is: 5,394.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,361.27 : 18,542.42 = 3,596.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,361.27/18,542.42 = 3,596.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,361.27x = 18,542.42 × 3,596.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,361.27x = 66,682,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,682,065.38/12,361.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.43

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