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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,440.08, 18,661.92 and 3,673.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,440.08, 18,661.92 and 3,673.84 is: 5,511.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,440.08 : 18,661.92 = 3,673.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,440.08/18,661.92 = 3,673.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,440.08x = 18,661.92 × 3,673.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,440.08x = 68,560,908.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,560,908.17/12,440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.29

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