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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,395.85, 18,593.46 and 3,035.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,395.85, 18,593.46 and 3,035.79 is: 4,553.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,395.85 : 18,593.46 = 3,035.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,395.85/18,593.46 = 3,035.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,395.85x = 18,593.46 × 3,035.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,395.85x = 56,445,839.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,445,839.93/12,395.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.61

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