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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,398.97, 18,598.45 and 3,164.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,398.97, 18,598.45 and 3,164.97 is: 4,747.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,398.97 : 18,598.45 = 3,164.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,398.97/18,598.45 = 3,164.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,398.97x = 18,598.45 × 3,164.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,398.97x = 58,863,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,863,536.30/12,398.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.45

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