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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.66, 18,550.95 and 3,600.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.66, 18,550.95 and 3,600.10 is: 5,401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.66 : 18,550.95 = 3,600.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.66/18,550.95 = 3,600.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.66x = 18,550.95 × 3,600.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.66x = 66,785,275.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,785,275.10/12,364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.30

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