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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,825.26, 19,240.68 and 4,060.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,825.26, 19,240.68 and 4,060.26 is: 6,091.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,825.26 : 19,240.68 = 4,060.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,825.26/19,240.68 = 4,060.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,825.26x = 19,240.68 × 4,060.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,825.26x = 78,122,163.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,122,163.38/12,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.27

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