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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.23, 18,549.35 and 3,601.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.23, 18,549.35 and 3,601.83 is: 5,402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.23 : 18,549.35 = 3,601.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.23/18,549.35 = 3,601.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.23x = 18,549.35 × 3,601.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.23x = 66,811,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,811,587.30/12,366.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.75

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