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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,635.61, 18,953.46 and 5,702.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,635.61, 18,953.46 and 5,702.01 is: 8,553.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,635.61 : 18,953.46 = 5,702.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,635.61/18,953.46 = 5,702.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,635.61x = 18,953.46 × 5,702.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,635.61x = 108,072,818.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,072,818.45/12,635.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,553.04

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