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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,778.82, 19,169.03 and 4,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,778.82, 19,169.03 and 4,014.08 is: 6,021.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,778.82 : 19,169.03 = 4,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,778.82/19,169.03 = 4,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,778.82x = 19,169.03 × 4,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,778.82x = 76,945,904.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,945,904.03/12,778.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.36

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