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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,771.66, 19,158.48 and 4,006.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,771.66, 19,158.48 and 4,006.50 is: 6,010.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,771.66 : 19,158.48 = 4,006.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,771.66/19,158.48 = 4,006.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,771.66x = 19,158.48 × 4,006.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,771.66x = 76,758,450.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,758,450.12/12,771.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.06

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