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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,795.26, 19,198.46 and 4,481.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,795.26, 19,198.46 and 4,481.24 is: 6,723.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,795.26 : 19,198.46 = 4,481.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,795.26/19,198.46 = 4,481.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,795.26x = 19,198.46 × 4,481.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,795.26x = 86,032,810.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,032,810.90/12,795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,723.81

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