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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,397.71, 18,598.49 and 4,075.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,397.71, 18,598.49 and 4,075.84 is: 6,114.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,397.71 : 18,598.49 = 4,075.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,397.71/18,598.49 = 4,075.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,397.71x = 18,598.49 × 4,075.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,397.71x = 75,804,469.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,804,469.48/12,397.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,114.39

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