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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.28, 18,541.56 and 3,595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.28, 18,541.56 and 3,595.92 is: 5,392.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.28 : 18,541.56 = 3,595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.28/18,541.56 = 3,595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.28x = 18,541.56 × 3,595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.28x = 66,673,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,673,966.44/12,363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.90

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