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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,863.26, 19,277.47 and 8,175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,863.26, 19,277.47 and 8,175.79 is: 12,252.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,863.26 : 19,277.47 = 8,175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,863.26/19,277.47 = 8,175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,863.26x = 19,277.47 × 8,175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,863.26x = 157,608,546.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,608,546.45/12,863.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,252.61

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