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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,836.76, 19,259.91 and 7,849.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,836.76, 19,259.91 and 7,849.37 is: 11,776.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,836.76 : 19,259.91 = 7,849.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,836.76/19,259.91 = 7,849.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,836.76x = 19,259.91 × 7,849.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,836.76x = 151,178,159.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,178,159.76/12,836.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,776.97

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