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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,801.83, 19,223.58 and 7,902.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,801.83, 19,223.58 and 7,902.62 is: 11,866.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,801.83 : 19,223.58 = 7,902.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,801.83/19,223.58 = 7,902.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,801.83x = 19,223.58 × 7,902.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,801.83x = 151,916,551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,916,551.66/12,801.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,866.79

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