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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,855.33, 19,287.18 and 5,834.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,855.33, 19,287.18 and 5,834.52 is: 8,753.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,855.33 : 19,287.18 = 5,834.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,855.33/19,287.18 = 5,834.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,855.33x = 19,287.18 × 5,834.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,855.33x = 112,531,437.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,531,437.45/12,855.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,753.68

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