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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,774.38, 19,161.53 and 4,009.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,774.38, 19,161.53 and 4,009.26 is: 6,013.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,774.38 : 19,161.53 = 4,009.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,774.38/19,161.53 = 4,009.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,774.38x = 19,161.53 × 4,009.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,774.38x = 76,823,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,823,555.77/12,774.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.88

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