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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,692.94, 19,006.56 and 8,756.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,692.94, 19,006.56 and 8,756.34 is: 13,111.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,692.94 : 19,006.56 = 8,756.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,692.94/19,006.56 = 8,756.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,692.94x = 19,006.56 × 8,756.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,692.94x = 166,427,901.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,427,901.59/12,692.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,111.85

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