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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,849.76, 19,263.12 and 4,639.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,849.76, 19,263.12 and 4,639.84 is: 6,955.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,849.76 : 19,263.12 = 4,639.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,849.76/19,263.12 = 4,639.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,849.76x = 19,263.12 × 4,639.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,849.76x = 89,377,794.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,377,794.70/12,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.60

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