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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,844.62, 19,270.98 and 4,524.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,844.62, 19,270.98 and 4,524.30 is: 6,787.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,844.62 : 19,270.98 = 4,524.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,844.62/19,270.98 = 4,524.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,844.62x = 19,270.98 × 4,524.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,844.62x = 87,187,694.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,187,694.81/12,844.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,787.88

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