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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,370.24, 18,554.82 and 3,605.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,370.24, 18,554.82 and 3,605.50 is: 5,408.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,370.24 : 18,554.82 = 3,605.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,370.24/18,554.82 = 3,605.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,370.24x = 18,554.82 × 3,605.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,370.24x = 66,899,403.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,899,403.51/12,370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,408.09

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