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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,726.78, 19,083.33 and 4,404.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,726.78, 19,083.33 and 4,404.33 is: 6,604.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,726.78 : 19,083.33 = 4,404.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,726.78/19,083.33 = 4,404.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,726.78x = 19,083.33 × 4,404.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,726.78x = 84,049,282.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,049,282.82/12,726.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.13

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