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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,805, 19,216.20 and 4,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,805, 19,216.20 and 4,597 is: 6,898.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,805 : 19,216.20 = 4,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,805/19,216.20 = 4,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,805x = 19,216.20 × 4,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,805x = 88,336,871.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,336,871.40/12,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,898.62

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