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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,766.66, 19,150.98 and 4,001.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,766.66, 19,150.98 and 4,001.50 is: 6,002.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,766.66 : 19,150.98 = 4,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,766.66/19,150.98 = 4,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,766.66x = 19,150.98 × 4,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,766.66x = 76,632,646.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,632,646.47/12,766.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,002.56

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