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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,598.52, 18,891.48 and 7,335.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,598.52, 18,891.48 and 7,335.26 is: 10,999.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,598.52 : 18,891.48 = 7,335.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,598.52/18,891.48 = 7,335.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,598.52x = 18,891.48 × 7,335.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,598.52x = 138,573,917.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,573,917.58/12,598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,999.22

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