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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,407.94, 18,611.91 and 3,642.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,407.94, 18,611.91 and 3,642.90 is: 5,464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,407.94 : 18,611.91 = 3,642.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,407.94/18,611.91 = 3,642.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,407.94x = 18,611.91 × 3,642.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,407.94x = 67,801,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,801,326.94/12,407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,464.35

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