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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,855.61, 19,286.49 and 4,537.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,855.61, 19,286.49 and 4,537.49 is: 6,807.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,855.61 : 19,286.49 = 4,537.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,855.61/19,286.49 = 4,537.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,855.61x = 19,286.49 × 4,537.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,855.61x = 87,512,232.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,512,232.82/12,855.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.32

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