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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,848.22, 19,271.49 and 4,083.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,848.22, 19,271.49 and 4,083.66 is: 6,125.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,848.22 : 19,271.49 = 4,083.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,848.22/19,271.49 = 4,083.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,848.22x = 19,271.49 × 4,083.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,848.22x = 78,698,212.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,698,212.85/12,848.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,125.22

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