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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,611.52, 18,921.48 and 5,219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,611.52, 18,921.48 and 5,219.52 is: 7,831.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,611.52 : 18,921.48 = 5,219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,611.52/18,921.48 = 5,219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,611.52x = 18,921.48 × 5,219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,611.52x = 98,761,043.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,761,043.29/12,611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,831.02

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