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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,797.32, 19,150.36 and 8,849.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,797.32, 19,150.36 and 8,849.38 is: 13,242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,797.32 : 19,150.36 = 8,849.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,797.32/19,150.36 = 8,849.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,797.32x = 19,150.36 × 8,849.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,797.32x = 169,468,812.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,468,812.78/12,797.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.52

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