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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,412.03, 18,619.41 and 3,647.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,412.03, 18,619.41 and 3,647.63 is: 5,471.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,412.03 : 18,619.41 = 3,647.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,412.03/18,619.41 = 3,647.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,412.03x = 18,619.41 × 3,647.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,412.03x = 67,916,625.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,916,625.40/12,412.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.84

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