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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.52, 18,549.98 and 3,601.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.52, 18,549.98 and 3,601.50 is: 5,402.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.52 : 18,549.98 = 3,601.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.52/18,549.98 = 3,601.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.52x = 18,549.98 × 3,601.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.52x = 66,807,752.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,807,752.97/12,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.31

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