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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,827.58, 19,244.79 and 4,062.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,827.58, 19,244.79 and 4,062.66 is: 6,095.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,827.58 : 19,244.79 = 4,062.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,827.58/19,244.79 = 4,062.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,827.58x = 19,244.79 × 4,062.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,827.58x = 78,185,038.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,185,038.54/12,827.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.07

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