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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,849.44, 19,258.22 and 7,285.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,849.44, 19,258.22 and 7,285.88 is: 10,919.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,849.44 : 19,258.22 = 7,285.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,849.44/19,258.22 = 7,285.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,849.44x = 19,258.22 × 7,285.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,849.44x = 140,313,146.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,313,146.29/12,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,919.79

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