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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,651, 18,965.52 and 6,800.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,651, 18,965.52 and 6,800.76 is: 10,195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,651 : 18,965.52 = 6,800.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,651/18,965.52 = 6,800.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,651x = 18,965.52 × 6,800.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,651x = 128,979,949.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,979,949.80/12,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,195.24

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