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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,414.96, 18,625.05 and 3,649.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,414.96, 18,625.05 and 3,649.14 is: 5,474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,414.96 : 18,625.05 = 3,649.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,414.96/18,625.05 = 3,649.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,414.96x = 18,625.05 × 3,649.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,414.96x = 67,965,414.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,965,414.96/12,414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,474.48

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