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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,396.85, 18,594.96 and 3,036.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,396.85, 18,594.96 and 3,036.79 is: 4,555.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,396.85 : 18,594.96 = 3,036.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,396.85/18,594.96 = 3,036.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,396.85x = 18,594.96 × 3,036.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,396.85x = 56,468,988.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,468,988.58/12,396.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.11

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