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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.62, 18,549.96 and 3,599.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.62, 18,549.96 and 3,599.62 is: 5,400.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.62 : 18,549.96 = 3,599.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.62/18,549.96 = 3,599.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.62x = 18,549.96 × 3,599.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.62x = 66,772,807.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,772,807.02/12,364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.31

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