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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.58, 18,615.51 and 3,645.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.58, 18,615.51 and 3,645.66 is: 5,468.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.58 : 18,615.51 = 3,645.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.58/18,615.51 = 3,645.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.58x = 18,615.51 × 3,645.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.58x = 67,865,820.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,865,820.19/12,410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,468.38

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