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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,827.22, 19,242.65 and 4,062.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,827.22, 19,242.65 and 4,062.81 is: 6,094.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,827.22 : 19,242.65 = 4,062.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,827.22/19,242.65 = 4,062.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,827.22x = 19,242.65 × 4,062.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,827.22x = 78,179,230.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,179,230.85/12,827.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,094.79

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