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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,394.96, 18,591.09 and 3,629.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,394.96, 18,591.09 and 3,629.95 is: 5,444.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,394.96 : 18,591.09 = 3,629.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,394.96/18,591.09 = 3,629.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,394.96x = 18,591.09 × 3,629.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,394.96x = 67,484,727.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,484,727.15/12,394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,444.53

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