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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.51, 18,543.89 and 3,479.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.51, 18,543.89 and 3,479.12 is: 5,218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.51 : 18,543.89 = 3,479.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.51/18,543.89 = 3,479.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.51x = 18,543.89 × 3,479.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.51x = 64,516,418.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,516,418.58/12,363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,218.29

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