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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,563.91, 18,847.89 and 3,798.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,563.91, 18,847.89 and 3,798.09 is: 5,697.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,563.91 : 18,847.89 = 3,798.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,563.91/18,847.89 = 3,798.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,563.91x = 18,847.89 × 3,798.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,563.91x = 71,585,982.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,585,982.53/12,563.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,697.75

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