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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,955.78, 19,433.67 and 6,026.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,955.78, 19,433.67 and 6,026.50 is: 9,039.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,955.78 : 19,433.67 = 6,026.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,955.78/19,433.67 = 6,026.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,955.78x = 19,433.67 × 6,026.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,955.78x = 117,117,012.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,117,012.26/12,955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,039.75

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