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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,823.49, 19,233.31 and 4,057.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,823.49, 19,233.31 and 4,057.27 is: 6,085.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,823.49 : 19,233.31 = 4,057.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,823.49/19,233.31 = 4,057.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,823.49x = 19,233.31 × 4,057.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,823.49x = 78,034,683.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,034,683.58/12,823.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,085.29

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