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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,369.87, 18,557.55 and 3,604.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,369.87, 18,557.55 and 3,604.05 is: 5,406.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,369.87 : 18,557.55 = 3,604.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,369.87/18,557.55 = 3,604.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,369.87x = 18,557.55 × 3,604.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,369.87x = 66,882,338.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,882,338.08/12,369.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.87

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