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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,825.32, 19,225.22 and 6,159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,825.32, 19,225.22 and 6,159.97 is: 9,233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,825.32 : 19,225.22 = 6,159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,825.32/19,225.22 = 6,159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,825.32x = 19,225.22 × 6,159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,825.32x = 118,426,682.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,426,682.32/12,825.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,233.82

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