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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,825.06, 19,238.91 and 3,465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,825.06, 19,238.91 and 3,465.12 is: 5,198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,825.06 : 19,238.91 = 3,465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,825.06/19,238.91 = 3,465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,825.06x = 19,238.91 × 3,465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,825.06x = 66,665,131.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,665,131.82/12,825.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,198.04

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