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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,404.99, 18,607.59 and 3,640.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,404.99, 18,607.59 and 3,640.05 is: 5,460.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,404.99 : 18,607.59 = 3,640.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,404.99/18,607.59 = 3,640.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,404.99x = 18,607.59 × 3,640.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,404.99x = 67,732,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,732,557.98/12,404.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.10

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