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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,765.78, 19,150.83 and 6,529.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,765.78, 19,150.83 and 6,529.86 is: 9,795.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,765.78 : 19,150.83 = 6,529.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,765.78/19,150.83 = 6,529.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,765.78x = 19,150.83 × 6,529.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,765.78x = 125,052,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,052,238.78/12,765.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,795.89

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