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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,832.76, 19,247.52 and 4,512.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,832.76, 19,247.52 and 4,512.44 is: 6,768.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,832.76 : 19,247.52 = 4,512.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,832.76/19,247.52 = 4,512.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,832.76x = 19,247.52 × 4,512.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,832.76x = 86,853,279.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,853,279.15/12,832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,768.09

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