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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,855.25, 19,284.41 and 4,533.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,855.25, 19,284.41 and 4,533.54 is: 6,800.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,855.25 : 19,284.41 = 4,533.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,855.25/19,284.41 = 4,533.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,855.25x = 19,284.41 × 4,533.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,855.25x = 87,426,644.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,426,644.11/12,855.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,800.85

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