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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,782.23, 19,145.61 and 6,194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,782.23, 19,145.61 and 6,194.59 is: 9,278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,782.23 : 19,145.61 = 6,194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,782.23/19,145.61 = 6,194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,782.23x = 19,145.61 × 6,194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,782.23x = 118,599,204.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,599,204.25/12,782.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.44

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