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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,376.08, 18,565.80 and 3,610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,376.08, 18,565.80 and 3,610.92 is: 5,416.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,376.08 : 18,565.80 = 3,610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,376.08/18,565.80 = 3,610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,376.08x = 18,565.80 × 3,610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,376.08x = 67,039,618.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,039,618.54/12,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.87

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