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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,369.55, 18,554.73 and 3,603.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,369.55, 18,554.73 and 3,603.73 is: 5,405.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,369.55 : 18,554.73 = 3,603.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,369.55/18,554.73 = 3,603.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,369.55x = 18,554.73 × 3,603.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,369.55x = 66,866,237.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,866,237.14/12,369.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.71

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