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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,835.26, 19,253.57 and 4,070.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,835.26, 19,253.57 and 4,070.86 is: 6,106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,835.26 : 19,253.57 = 4,070.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,835.26/19,253.57 = 4,070.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,835.26x = 19,253.57 × 4,070.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,835.26x = 78,378,550.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,378,550.01/12,835.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,106.50

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