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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,697.07, 19,048.85 and 8,050.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,697.07, 19,048.85 and 8,050.10 is: 12,077.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,697.07 : 19,048.85 = 8,050.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,697.07/19,048.85 = 8,050.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,697.07x = 19,048.85 × 8,050.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,697.07x = 153,345,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,345,250.85/12,697.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,077.21

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