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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,368.31, 18,552.50 and 3,603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,368.31, 18,552.50 and 3,603.44 is: 5,405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,368.31 : 18,552.50 = 3,603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,368.31/18,552.50 = 3,603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,368.31x = 18,552.50 × 3,603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,368.31x = 66,852,820.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,852,820.60/12,368.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.17

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