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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,837.44, 19,251.30 and 5,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,837.44, 19,251.30 and 5,042 is: 7,561.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,837.44 : 19,251.30 = 5,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,837.44/19,251.30 = 5,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,837.44x = 19,251.30 × 5,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,837.44x = 97,065,054.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,065,054.60/12,837.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,561.09

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