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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,803.23, 19,206.87 and 4,483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,803.23, 19,206.87 and 4,483.04 is: 6,725.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,803.23 : 19,206.87 = 4,483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,803.23/19,206.87 = 4,483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,803.23x = 19,206.87 × 4,483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,803.23x = 86,105,166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,105,166.48/12,803.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.27

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