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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,849.03, 19,277.40 and 6,099.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,849.03, 19,277.40 and 6,099.78 is: 9,151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,849.03 : 19,277.40 = 6,099.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,849.03/19,277.40 = 6,099.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,849.03x = 19,277.40 × 6,099.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,849.03x = 117,587,898.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,587,898.97/12,849.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.50

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