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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,598.26, 18,898.41 and 3,833.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,598.26, 18,898.41 and 3,833.17 is: 5,750.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,598.26 : 18,898.41 = 3,833.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,598.26/18,898.41 = 3,833.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,598.26x = 18,898.41 × 3,833.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,598.26x = 72,440,891.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,440,891.69/12,598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.07

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