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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,795.78, 19,199.23 and 4,481.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,795.78, 19,199.23 and 4,481.76 is: 6,724.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,795.78 : 19,199.23 = 4,481.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,795.78/19,199.23 = 4,481.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,795.78x = 19,199.23 × 4,481.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,795.78x = 86,046,341.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,046,341.04/12,795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,724.59

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