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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,591, 18,886.56 and 3,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,591, 18,886.56 and 3,357 is: 5,035.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,591 : 18,886.56 = 3,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,591/18,886.56 = 3,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,591x = 18,886.56 × 3,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,591x = 63,402,181.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,402,181.92/12,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,035.52

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