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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,745, 19,122.36 and 4,954.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,745, 19,122.36 and 4,954.42 is: 7,433.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,745 : 19,122.36 = 4,954.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,745/19,122.36 = 4,954.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,745x = 19,122.36 × 4,954.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,745x = 94,740,202.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,740,202.83/12,745
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,433.52

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