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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,845.29, 19,266.84 and 5,054.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,845.29, 19,266.84 and 5,054.08 is: 7,580.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,845.29 : 19,266.84 = 5,054.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,845.29/19,266.84 = 5,054.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,845.29x = 19,266.84 × 5,054.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,845.29x = 97,376,150.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,376,150.71/12,845.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,580.69

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