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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,397.13, 18,595.69 and 3,163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,397.13, 18,595.69 and 3,163.13 is: 4,744.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,397.13 : 18,595.69 = 3,163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,397.13/18,595.69 = 3,163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,397.13x = 18,595.69 × 3,163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,397.13x = 58,820,484.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,820,484.02/12,397.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,744.69

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