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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,774.79, 19,162.28 and 4,454.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,774.79, 19,162.28 and 4,454.78 is: 6,682.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,774.79 : 19,162.28 = 4,454.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,774.79/19,162.28 = 4,454.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,774.79x = 19,162.28 × 4,454.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,774.79x = 85,363,702.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,363,702.47/12,774.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,682.20

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