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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,875.22, 19,293.39 and 8,248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,875.22, 19,293.39 and 8,248.50 is: 12,360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,875.22 : 19,293.39 = 8,248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,875.22/19,293.39 = 8,248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,875.22x = 19,293.39 × 8,248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,875.22x = 159,141,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,141,527.42/12,875.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,360.30

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