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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,412.32, 18,622.26 and 3,647.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,412.32, 18,622.26 and 3,647.31 is: 5,472.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,412.32 : 18,622.26 = 3,647.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,412.32/18,622.26 = 3,647.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,412.32x = 18,622.26 × 3,647.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,412.32x = 67,921,155.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,921,155.12/12,412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,472.08

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