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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,844.55, 19,263.86 and 4,944.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,844.55, 19,263.86 and 4,944.47 is: 7,415.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,844.55 : 19,263.86 = 4,944.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,844.55/19,263.86 = 4,944.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,844.55x = 19,263.86 × 4,944.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,844.55x = 95,249,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,249,456.81/12,844.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,415.56

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