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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,849.16, 19,273.56 and 4,082.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,849.16, 19,273.56 and 4,082.44 is: 6,123.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,849.16 : 19,273.56 = 4,082.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,849.16/19,273.56 = 4,082.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,849.16x = 19,273.56 × 4,082.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,849.16x = 78,683,152.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,683,152.29/12,849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.60

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