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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,396.38, 18,594.56 and 3,162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,396.38, 18,594.56 and 3,162.38 is: 4,743.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,396.38 : 18,594.56 = 3,162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,396.38/18,594.56 = 3,162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,396.38x = 18,594.56 × 3,162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,396.38x = 58,802,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,802,979.59/12,396.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,743.56

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