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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,848.54, 19,272.86 and 3,614.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,848.54, 19,272.86 and 3,614.54 is: 5,421.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,848.54 : 19,272.86 = 3,614.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,848.54/19,272.86 = 3,614.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,848.54x = 19,272.86 × 3,614.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,848.54x = 69,662,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,662,523.38/12,848.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,421.82

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