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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,768.18, 19,149.50 and 4,001.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,768.18, 19,149.50 and 4,001.94 is: 6,002.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,768.18 : 19,149.50 = 4,001.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,768.18/19,149.50 = 4,001.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,768.18x = 19,149.50 × 4,001.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,768.18x = 76,635,150.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,635,150.03/12,768.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,002.04

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