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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,678.76, 19,007.34 and 4,893.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,678.76, 19,007.34 and 4,893.04 is: 7,335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,678.76 : 19,007.34 = 4,893.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,678.76/19,007.34 = 4,893.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,678.76x = 19,007.34 × 4,893.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,678.76x = 93,003,674.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,003,674.91/12,678.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.39

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