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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,768.64, 19,147.72 and 4,874.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,768.64, 19,147.72 and 4,874.03 is: 7,309.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,768.64 : 19,147.72 = 4,874.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,768.64/19,147.72 = 4,874.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,768.64x = 19,147.72 × 4,874.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,768.64x = 93,326,561.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,326,561.71/12,768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,309.04

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