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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,673.78, 19,010.70 and 7,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,673.78, 19,010.70 and 7,476 is: 11,214.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,673.78 : 19,010.70 = 7,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,673.78/19,010.70 = 7,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,673.78x = 19,010.70 × 7,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,673.78x = 142,123,993.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,123,993.20/12,673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,214.02

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