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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,849.24, 19,266.30 and 6,182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,849.24, 19,266.30 and 6,182.76 is: 9,270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,849.24 : 19,266.30 = 6,182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,849.24/19,266.30 = 6,182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,849.24x = 19,266.30 × 6,182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,849.24x = 119,118,908.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,118,908.99/12,849.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.50

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