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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,425.76, 18,634.98 and 3,658.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,425.76, 18,634.98 and 3,658.58 is: 5,486.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,425.76 : 18,634.98 = 3,658.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,425.76/18,634.98 = 3,658.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,425.76x = 18,634.98 × 3,658.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,425.76x = 68,177,565.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,177,565.13/12,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,486.79

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