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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,802.52, 19,206.40 and 7,258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,802.52, 19,206.40 and 7,258.34 is: 10,889.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,802.52 : 19,206.40 = 7,258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,802.52/19,206.40 = 7,258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,802.52x = 19,206.40 × 7,258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,802.52x = 139,406,581.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,406,581.38/12,802.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,889.00

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