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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,846.98, 19,273.52 and 4,081.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,846.98, 19,273.52 and 4,081.90 is: 6,123.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,846.98 : 19,273.52 = 4,081.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,846.98/19,273.52 = 4,081.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,846.98x = 19,273.52 × 4,081.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,846.98x = 78,672,543.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,672,543.31/12,846.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.82

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