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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,886.88, 19,331.49 and 4,002.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,886.88, 19,331.49 and 4,002.26 is: 6,003.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,886.88 : 19,331.49 = 4,002.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,886.88/19,331.49 = 4,002.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,886.88x = 19,331.49 × 4,002.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,886.88x = 77,369,552.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,369,552.51/12,886.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.75

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