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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,825.95, 19,236.69 and 4,058.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,825.95, 19,236.69 and 4,058.91 is: 6,087.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,825.95 : 19,236.69 = 4,058.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,825.95/19,236.69 = 4,058.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,825.95x = 19,236.69 × 4,058.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,825.95x = 78,079,993.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,079,993.41/12,825.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,087.66

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