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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,373.70, 18,560.55 and 3,608.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,373.70, 18,560.55 and 3,608.90 is: 5,413.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,373.70 : 18,560.55 = 3,608.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,373.70/18,560.55 = 3,608.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,373.70x = 18,560.55 × 3,608.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,373.70x = 66,983,168.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,983,168.90/12,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,413.35

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