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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,598.67, 18,899.06 and 3,833.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,598.67, 18,899.06 and 3,833.66 is: 5,750.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,598.67 : 18,899.06 = 3,833.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,598.67/18,899.06 = 3,833.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,598.67x = 18,899.06 × 3,833.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,598.67x = 72,452,598.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,452,598.44/12,598.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.81

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