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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,825.42, 19,239.75 and 4,057.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,825.42, 19,239.75 and 4,057.17 is: 6,086.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,825.42 : 19,239.75 = 4,057.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,825.42/19,239.75 = 4,057.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,825.42x = 19,239.75 × 4,057.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,825.42x = 78,058,936.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,058,936.51/12,825.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,086.27

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