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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,447.72, 18,665.10 and 3,681.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,447.72, 18,665.10 and 3,681.45 is: 5,520.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,447.72 : 18,665.10 = 3,681.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,447.72/18,665.10 = 3,681.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,447.72x = 18,665.10 × 3,681.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,447.72x = 68,714,632.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,714,632.40/12,447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,520.26

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