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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,802.34, 19,205.33 and 4,036.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,802.34, 19,205.33 and 4,036.32 is: 6,055.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,802.34 : 19,205.33 = 4,036.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,802.34/19,205.33 = 4,036.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,802.34x = 19,205.33 × 4,036.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,802.34x = 77,518,837.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,518,837.40/12,802.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.05

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