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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,848.22, 19,273.50 and 5,055.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,848.22, 19,273.50 and 5,055.21 is: 7,583.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,848.22 : 19,273.50 = 5,055.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,848.22/19,273.50 = 5,055.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,848.22x = 19,273.50 × 5,055.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,848.22x = 97,431,589.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,431,589.94/12,848.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,583.28

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