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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,772.47, 19,158.91 and 4,007.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,772.47, 19,158.91 and 4,007.46 is: 6,011.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,772.47 : 19,158.91 = 4,007.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,772.47/19,158.91 = 4,007.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,772.47x = 19,158.91 × 4,007.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,772.47x = 76,778,565.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,778,565.47/12,772.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.25

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