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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,847.53, 19,265.86 and 4,525.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,847.53, 19,265.86 and 4,525.53 is: 6,786.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,847.53 : 19,265.86 = 4,525.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,847.53/19,265.86 = 4,525.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,847.53x = 19,265.86 × 4,525.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,847.53x = 87,188,227.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,188,227.41/12,847.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,786.38

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