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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.10, 18,615.02 and 3,644.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.10, 18,615.02 and 3,644.69 is: 5,466.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.10 : 18,615.02 = 3,644.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.10/18,615.02 = 3,644.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.10x = 18,615.02 × 3,644.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.10x = 67,845,865.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,845,865.95/12,410.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,466.99

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