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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,424.68, 18,630.45 and 3,658.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,424.68, 18,630.45 and 3,658.32 is: 5,485.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,424.68 : 18,630.45 = 3,658.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,424.68/18,630.45 = 3,658.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,424.68x = 18,630.45 × 3,658.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,424.68x = 68,156,147.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,156,147.84/12,424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,485.55

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