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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,741.50, 19,104.68 and 4,844.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,741.50, 19,104.68 and 4,844.59 is: 7,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,741.50 : 19,104.68 = 4,844.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,741.50/19,104.68 = 4,844.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,741.50x = 19,104.68 × 4,844.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,741.50x = 92,554,345.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,554,345.95/12,741.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.01

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