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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,762.78, 19,147.80 and 4,973.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,762.78, 19,147.80 and 4,973.82 is: 7,462.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,762.78 : 19,147.80 = 4,973.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,762.78/19,147.80 = 4,973.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,762.78x = 19,147.80 × 4,973.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,762.78x = 95,237,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,237,710.60/12,762.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.14

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