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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,690.88, 19,041.68 and 6,840.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,690.88, 19,041.68 and 6,840.65 is: 10,263.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,690.88 : 19,041.68 = 6,840.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,690.88/19,041.68 = 6,840.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,690.88x = 19,041.68 × 6,840.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,690.88x = 130,257,533.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,257,533.00/12,690.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.87

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