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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,376.20, 18,565.98 and 3,611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,376.20, 18,565.98 and 3,611.04 is: 5,417.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,376.20 : 18,565.98 = 3,611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,376.20/18,565.98 = 3,611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,376.20x = 18,565.98 × 3,611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,376.20x = 67,042,496.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,042,496.42/12,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,417.05

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