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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,425.31, 18,638.55 and 3,660.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,425.31, 18,638.55 and 3,660.30 is: 5,490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,425.31 : 18,638.55 = 3,660.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,425.31/18,638.55 = 3,660.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,425.31x = 18,638.55 × 3,660.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,425.31x = 68,222,684.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,222,684.57/12,425.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,490.62

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