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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,376.32, 18,565.29 and 3,610.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,376.32, 18,565.29 and 3,610.50 is: 5,415.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,376.32 : 18,565.29 = 3,610.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,376.32/18,565.29 = 3,610.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,376.32x = 18,565.29 × 3,610.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,376.32x = 67,029,979.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,029,979.55/12,376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,415.99

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