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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,860.55, 19,266.95 and 6,624.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,860.55, 19,266.95 and 6,624.35 is: 9,924.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,860.55 : 19,266.95 = 6,624.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,860.55/19,266.95 = 6,624.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,860.55x = 19,266.95 × 6,624.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,860.55x = 127,630,890.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,630,890.78/12,860.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,924.22

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