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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,799.02, 19,177.30 and 7,786.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,799.02, 19,177.30 and 7,786.23 is: 11,666.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,799.02 : 19,177.30 = 7,786.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,799.02/19,177.30 = 7,786.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,799.02x = 19,177.30 × 7,786.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,799.02x = 149,318,868.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,318,868.58/12,799.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,666.43

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