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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,845.96, 19,261.62 and 5,050.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,845.96, 19,261.62 and 5,050.52 is: 7,572.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,845.96 : 19,261.62 = 5,050.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,845.96/19,261.62 = 5,050.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,845.96x = 19,261.62 × 5,050.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,845.96x = 97,281,197.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,281,197.04/12,845.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,572.90

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