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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,396.11, 18,594.14 and 3,162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,396.11, 18,594.14 and 3,162.11 is: 4,743.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,396.11 : 18,594.14 = 3,162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,396.11/18,594.14 = 3,162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,396.11x = 18,594.14 × 3,162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,396.11x = 58,796,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,796,607.25/12,396.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,743.15

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