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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,398.30, 18,589.37 and 4,499.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,398.30, 18,589.37 and 4,499.33 is: 6,746.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,398.30 : 18,589.37 = 4,499.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,398.30/18,589.37 = 4,499.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,398.30x = 18,589.37 × 4,499.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,398.30x = 83,639,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,639,594.68/12,398.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,746.05

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