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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,794.83, 19,177.66 and 5,854.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,794.83, 19,177.66 and 5,854.75 is: 8,775.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,794.83 : 19,177.66 = 5,854.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,794.83/19,177.66 = 5,854.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,794.83x = 19,177.66 × 5,854.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,794.83x = 112,280,404.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,280,404.89/12,794.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,775.45

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