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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,847.55, 19,266.73 and 5,452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,847.55, 19,266.73 and 5,452.52 is: 8,176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,847.55 : 19,266.73 = 5,452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,847.55/19,266.73 = 5,452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,847.55x = 19,266.73 × 5,452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,847.55x = 105,052,230.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,052,230.66/12,847.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,176.83

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