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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,394.92, 18,592.73 and 3,629.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,394.92, 18,592.73 and 3,629.84 is: 5,444.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,394.92 : 18,592.73 = 3,629.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,394.92/18,592.73 = 3,629.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,394.92x = 18,592.73 × 3,629.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,394.92x = 67,488,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,488,537.56/12,394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,444.85

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