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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,841.80, 19,261.58 and 5,050.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,841.80, 19,261.58 and 5,050.58 is: 7,575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,841.80 : 19,261.58 = 5,050.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,841.80/19,261.58 = 5,050.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,841.80x = 19,261.58 × 5,050.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,841.80x = 97,282,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,282,150.72/12,841.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,575.43

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