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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,849.93, 19,282.18 and 5,064.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,849.93, 19,282.18 and 5,064.21 is: 7,599.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,849.93 : 19,282.18 = 5,064.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,849.93/19,282.18 = 5,064.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,849.93x = 19,282.18 × 5,064.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,849.93x = 97,649,008.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,649,008.78/12,849.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,599.19

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