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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,806.58, 19,218.51 and 4,486.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,806.58, 19,218.51 and 4,486.65 is: 6,733.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,806.58 : 19,218.51 = 4,486.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,806.58/19,218.51 = 4,486.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,806.58x = 19,218.51 × 4,486.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,806.58x = 86,226,727.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,226,727.89/12,806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,733.00

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