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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,845.88, 19,269.90 and 4,525.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,845.88, 19,269.90 and 4,525.02 is: 6,787.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,845.88 : 19,269.90 = 4,525.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,845.88/19,269.90 = 4,525.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,845.88x = 19,269.90 × 4,525.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,845.88x = 87,196,682.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,196,682.90/12,845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,787.91

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