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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,845.79, 19,265.31 and 4,949.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,845.79, 19,265.31 and 4,949.37 is: 7,422.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,845.79 : 19,265.31 = 4,949.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,845.79/19,265.31 = 4,949.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,845.79x = 19,265.31 × 4,949.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,845.79x = 95,351,147.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,351,147.35/12,845.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,422.75

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