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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,396.06, 18,593.22 and 3,630.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,396.06, 18,593.22 and 3,630.24 is: 5,445.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,396.06 : 18,593.22 = 3,630.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,396.06/18,593.22 = 3,630.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,396.06x = 18,593.22 × 3,630.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,396.06x = 67,497,850.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,497,850.97/12,396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,445.11

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