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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,744.36, 19,113.50 and 5,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,744.36, 19,113.50 and 5,348.96 is: 8,022.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,744.36 : 19,113.50 = 5,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,744.36/19,113.50 = 5,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,744.36x = 19,113.50 × 5,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,744.36x = 102,237,224.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,237,224.65/12,744.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,022.15

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