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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,411.16, 18,615.83 and 3,646.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,411.16, 18,615.83 and 3,646.76 is: 5,469.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,411.16 : 18,615.83 = 3,646.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,411.16/18,615.83 = 3,646.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,411.16x = 18,615.83 × 3,646.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,411.16x = 67,887,352.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,887,352.90/12,411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,469.86

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