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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,437.55, 18,651.06 and 3,670.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,437.55, 18,651.06 and 3,670.11 is: 5,503.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,437.55 : 18,651.06 = 3,670.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,437.55/18,651.06 = 3,670.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,437.55x = 18,651.06 × 3,670.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,437.55x = 68,451,441.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,451,441.82/12,437.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.61

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