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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,801.58, 19,188.50 and 6,553.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,801.58, 19,188.50 and 6,553.02 is: 9,822.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,801.58 : 19,188.50 = 6,553.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,801.58/19,188.50 = 6,553.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,801.58x = 19,188.50 × 6,553.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,801.58x = 125,742,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,742,591.50/12,801.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,822.43

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