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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,443.76, 18,666.72 and 3,679.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,443.76, 18,666.72 and 3,679.02 is: 5,518.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,443.76 : 18,666.72 = 3,679.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,443.76/18,666.72 = 3,679.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,443.76x = 18,666.72 × 3,679.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,443.76x = 68,675,236.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,675,236.21/12,443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.85

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