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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,397.35, 18,593.91 and 3,630.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,397.35, 18,593.91 and 3,630.18 is: 5,444.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,397.35 : 18,593.91 = 3,630.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,397.35/18,593.91 = 3,630.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,397.35x = 18,593.91 × 3,630.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,397.35x = 67,499,240.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,499,240.20/12,397.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,444.65

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