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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,598.08, 18,897.36 and 3,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,598.08, 18,897.36 and 3,364 is: 5,046.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,598.08 : 18,897.36 = 3,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,598.08/18,897.36 = 3,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,598.08x = 18,897.36 × 3,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,598.08x = 63,570,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,570,719.04/12,598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.06

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