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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,398.70, 18,595.61 and 3,631.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,398.70, 18,595.61 and 3,631.26 is: 5,446.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,398.70 : 18,595.61 = 3,631.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,398.70/18,595.61 = 3,631.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,398.70x = 18,595.61 × 3,631.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,398.70x = 67,525,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,525,401.79/12,398.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,446.17

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