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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,830, 19,245.55 and 4,064.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,830, 19,245.55 and 4,064.72 is: 6,097.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,830 : 19,245.55 = 4,064.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,830/19,245.55 = 4,064.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,830x = 19,245.55 × 4,064.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,830x = 78,227,772.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,227,772.00/12,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.25

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