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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,676.46, 19,012.86 and 7,413.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,676.46, 19,012.86 and 7,413.89 is: 11,119.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,676.46 : 19,012.86 = 7,413.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,676.46/19,012.86 = 7,413.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,676.46x = 19,012.86 × 7,413.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,676.46x = 140,959,157.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,959,157.56/12,676.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,119.76

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