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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,835.05, 19,264.68 and 6,599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,835.05, 19,264.68 and 6,599.44 is: 9,905.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,835.05 : 19,264.68 = 6,599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,835.05/19,264.68 = 6,599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,835.05x = 19,264.68 × 6,599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,835.05x = 127,136,099.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,136,099.78/12,835.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,905.38

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