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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,858.28, 19,282.38 and 4,536.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,858.28, 19,282.38 and 4,536.52 is: 6,803.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,858.28 : 19,282.38 = 4,536.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,858.28/19,282.38 = 4,536.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,858.28x = 19,282.38 × 4,536.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,858.28x = 87,474,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,474,902.52/12,858.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,803.00

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