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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,669.12, 19,010.88 and 8,511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,669.12, 19,010.88 and 8,511.12 is: 12,771.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,669.12 : 19,010.88 = 8,511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,669.12/19,010.88 = 8,511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,669.12x = 19,010.88 × 8,511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,669.12x = 161,803,880.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,803,880.99/12,669.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.52

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