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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,398.70, 18,598.62 and 3,514.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,398.70, 18,598.62 and 3,514.70 is: 5,272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,398.70 : 18,598.62 = 3,514.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,398.70/18,598.62 = 3,514.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,398.70x = 18,598.62 × 3,514.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,398.70x = 65,368,476.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,368,476.72/12,398.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,272.20

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