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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,400.78, 18,600.14 and 3,635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,400.78, 18,600.14 and 3,635.76 is: 5,453.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,400.78 : 18,600.14 = 3,635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,400.78/18,600.14 = 3,635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,400.78x = 18,600.14 × 3,635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,400.78x = 67,625,645.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,625,645.01/12,400.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.34

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