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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,405.55, 18,610.14 and 3,639.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,405.55, 18,610.14 and 3,639.31 is: 5,459.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,405.55 : 18,610.14 = 3,639.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,405.55/18,610.14 = 3,639.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,405.55x = 18,610.14 × 3,639.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,405.55x = 67,728,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,728,068.60/12,405.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,459.50

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