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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,849.84, 19,270.64 and 4,082.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,849.84, 19,270.64 and 4,082.71 is: 6,122.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,849.84 : 19,270.64 = 4,082.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,849.84/19,270.64 = 4,082.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,849.84x = 19,270.64 × 4,082.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,849.84x = 78,676,366.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,676,366.04/12,849.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,122.75

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