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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,832.62, 19,251.81 and 4,068.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,832.62, 19,251.81 and 4,068.06 is: 6,103.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,832.62 : 19,251.81 = 4,068.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,832.62/19,251.81 = 4,068.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,832.62x = 19,251.81 × 4,068.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,832.62x = 78,317,518.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,317,518.19/12,832.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,103.00

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