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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,406.72, 18,608.32 and 3,639.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,406.72, 18,608.32 and 3,639.36 is: 5,458.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,406.72 : 18,608.32 = 3,639.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,406.72/18,608.32 = 3,639.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,406.72x = 18,608.32 × 3,639.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,406.72x = 67,722,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,722,375.48/12,406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,458.52

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