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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,821.69, 19,238.49 and 4,921.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,821.69, 19,238.49 and 4,921.58 is: 7,384.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,821.69 : 19,238.49 = 4,921.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,821.69/19,238.49 = 4,921.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,821.69x = 19,238.49 × 4,921.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,821.69x = 94,683,767.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,683,767.61/12,821.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,384.66

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