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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,755.58, 19,122.42 and 4,853.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,755.58, 19,122.42 and 4,853.64 is: 7,276.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,755.58 : 19,122.42 = 4,853.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,755.58/19,122.42 = 4,853.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,755.58x = 19,122.42 × 4,853.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,755.58x = 92,813,342.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,813,342.61/12,755.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.29

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