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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,635.10, 18,952.59 and 3,401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,635.10, 18,952.59 and 3,401.10 is: 5,101.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,635.10 : 18,952.59 = 3,401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,635.10/18,952.59 = 3,401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,635.10x = 18,952.59 × 3,401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,635.10x = 64,459,653.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,459,653.85/12,635.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,101.63

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