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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,886.82, 19,332.34 and 4,565.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,886.82, 19,332.34 and 4,565.03 is: 6,848.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,886.82 : 19,332.34 = 4,565.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,886.82/19,332.34 = 4,565.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,886.82x = 19,332.34 × 4,565.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,886.82x = 88,252,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,252,748.99/12,886.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,848.29

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