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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,835.88, 19,246.35 and 6,255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,835.88, 19,246.35 and 6,255.44 is: 9,379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,835.88 : 19,246.35 = 6,255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,835.88/19,246.35 = 6,255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,835.88x = 19,246.35 × 6,255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,835.88x = 120,394,387.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,394,387.64/12,835.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.52

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