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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,393.57, 18,587.62 and 3,629.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,393.57, 18,587.62 and 3,629.17 is: 5,442.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,393.57 : 18,587.62 = 3,629.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,393.57/18,587.62 = 3,629.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,393.57x = 18,587.62 × 3,629.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,393.57x = 67,457,595.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,457,595.48/12,393.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,442.95

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