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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,827.78, 19,242.18 and 4,062.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,827.78, 19,242.18 and 4,062.69 is: 6,094.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,827.78 : 19,242.18 = 4,062.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,827.78/19,242.18 = 4,062.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,827.78x = 19,242.18 × 4,062.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,827.78x = 78,175,104.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,175,104.87/12,827.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,094.20

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