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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,774.36, 19,161.48 and 4,009.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,774.36, 19,161.48 and 4,009.92 is: 6,014.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,774.36 : 19,161.48 = 4,009.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,774.36/19,161.48 = 4,009.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,774.36x = 19,161.48 × 4,009.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,774.36x = 76,836,001.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,836,001.88/12,774.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,014.86

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