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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,589.92, 18,884.76 and 3,355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,589.92, 18,884.76 and 3,355.92 is: 5,033.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,589.92 : 18,884.76 = 3,355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,589.92/18,884.76 = 3,355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,589.92x = 18,884.76 × 3,355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,589.92x = 63,375,743.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,375,743.78/12,589.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.85

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