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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,635.92, 18,953.88 and 3,401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,635.92, 18,953.88 and 3,401.92 is: 5,102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,635.92 : 18,953.88 = 3,401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,635.92/18,953.88 = 3,401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,635.92x = 18,953.88 × 3,401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,635.92x = 64,479,583.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,479,583.45/12,635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.88

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