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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,694.78, 19,051.08 and 8,542.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,694.78, 19,051.08 and 8,542.72 is: 12,820.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,694.78 : 19,051.08 = 8,542.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,694.78/19,051.08 = 8,542.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,694.78x = 19,051.08 × 8,542.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,694.78x = 162,748,042.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,748,042.14/12,694.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,820.08

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