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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,845.88, 19,278.54 and 5,925.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,845.88, 19,278.54 and 5,925.24 is: 8,892.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,845.88 : 19,278.54 = 5,925.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,845.88/19,278.54 = 5,925.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,845.88x = 19,278.54 × 5,925.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,845.88x = 114,229,976.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,229,976.35/12,845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,892.34

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