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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,495.52, 18,744.50 and 3,611.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,495.52, 18,744.50 and 3,611.06 is: 5,416.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,495.52 : 18,744.50 = 3,611.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,495.52/18,744.50 = 3,611.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,495.52x = 18,744.50 × 3,611.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,495.52x = 67,687,514.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,687,514.17/12,495.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.94

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