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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,402.52, 18,601.52 and 3,635.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,402.52, 18,601.52 and 3,635.35 is: 5,452.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,402.52 : 18,601.52 = 3,635.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,402.52/18,601.52 = 3,635.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,402.52x = 18,601.52 × 3,635.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,402.52x = 67,622,971.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,622,971.05/12,402.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,452.36

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