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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,373.70, 18,564.80 and 3,609.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,373.70, 18,564.80 and 3,609.90 is: 5,416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,373.70 : 18,564.80 = 3,609.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,373.70/18,564.80 = 3,609.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,373.70x = 18,564.80 × 3,609.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,373.70x = 67,017,053.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,017,053.47/12,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.09

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