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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,375.58, 18,565.05 and 3,610.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,375.58, 18,565.05 and 3,610.42 is: 5,416.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,375.58 : 18,565.05 = 3,610.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,375.58/18,565.05 = 3,610.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,375.58x = 18,565.05 × 3,610.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,375.58x = 67,027,627.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,027,627.82/12,375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.12

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