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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,731.48, 19,097.22 and 6,575.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,731.48, 19,097.22 and 6,575.96 is: 9,863.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,731.48 : 19,097.22 = 6,575.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,731.48/19,097.22 = 6,575.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,731.48x = 19,097.22 × 6,575.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,731.48x = 125,582,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,582,554.83/12,731.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.94

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