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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.44, 18,544.62 and 3,598.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.44, 18,544.62 and 3,598.16 is: 5,397.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.44 : 18,544.62 = 3,598.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.44/18,544.62 = 3,598.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.44x = 18,544.62 × 3,598.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.44x = 66,726,509.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,726,509.90/12,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,397.08

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