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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,950.54, 19,425.78 and 4,185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,950.54, 19,425.78 and 4,185.44 is: 6,278.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,950.54 : 19,425.78 = 4,185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,950.54/19,425.78 = 4,185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,950.54x = 19,425.78 × 4,185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,950.54x = 81,305,339.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,305,339.51/12,950.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,278.15

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