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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,373.41, 18,560.11 and 3,608.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,373.41, 18,560.11 and 3,608.32 is: 5,412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,373.41 : 18,560.11 = 3,608.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,373.41/18,560.11 = 3,608.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,373.41x = 18,560.11 × 3,608.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,373.41x = 66,970,864.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,970,864.61/12,373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,412.48

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