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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,825.35, 19,236.10 and 4,059.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,825.35, 19,236.10 and 4,059.13 is: 6,088.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,825.35 : 19,236.10 = 4,059.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,825.35/19,236.10 = 4,059.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,825.35x = 19,236.10 × 4,059.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,825.35x = 78,081,830.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,081,830.59/12,825.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,088.09

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