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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,446.64, 18,669.96 and 3,682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,446.64, 18,669.96 and 3,682.24 is: 5,523.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,446.64 : 18,669.96 = 3,682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,446.64/18,669.96 = 3,682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,446.64x = 18,669.96 × 3,682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,446.64x = 68,747,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,747,273.51/12,446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.36

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