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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,841.91, 19,257.39 and 5,045.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,841.91, 19,257.39 and 5,045.25 is: 7,565.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,841.91 : 19,257.39 = 5,045.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,841.91/19,257.39 = 5,045.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,841.91x = 19,257.39 × 5,045.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,841.91x = 97,158,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,158,346.90/12,841.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,565.73

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