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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,862.62, 19,296.99 and 4,097.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,862.62, 19,296.99 and 4,097.52 is: 6,147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,862.62 : 19,296.99 = 4,097.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,862.62/19,296.99 = 4,097.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,862.62x = 19,296.99 × 4,097.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,862.62x = 79,069,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,069,802.46/12,862.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,147.25

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