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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,775.80, 19,164.60 and 7,231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,775.80, 19,164.60 and 7,231.80 is: 10,848.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,775.80 : 19,164.60 = 7,231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,775.80/19,164.60 = 7,231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,775.80x = 19,164.60 × 7,231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,775.80x = 138,594,554.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,594,554.28/12,775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,848.21

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