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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,384.08, 18,575.76 and 3,619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,384.08, 18,575.76 and 3,619.20 is: 5,428.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,384.08 : 18,575.76 = 3,619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,384.08/18,575.76 = 3,619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,384.08x = 18,575.76 × 3,619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,384.08x = 67,229,390.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,229,390.59/12,384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,428.69

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