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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,396.87, 18,595.32 and 3,631.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,396.87, 18,595.32 and 3,631.86 is: 5,447.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,396.87 : 18,595.32 = 3,631.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,396.87/18,595.32 = 3,631.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,396.87x = 18,595.32 × 3,631.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,396.87x = 67,535,598.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,535,598.90/12,396.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,447.79

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