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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,411.63, 18,615.24 and 3,527.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,411.63, 18,615.24 and 3,527.55 is: 5,290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,411.63 : 18,615.24 = 3,527.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,411.63/18,615.24 = 3,527.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,411.63x = 18,615.24 × 3,527.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,411.63x = 65,666,189.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,666,189.86/12,411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,290.70

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