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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,753.93, 19,111.39 and 8,578.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,753.93, 19,111.39 and 8,578.48 is: 12,854.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,753.93 : 19,111.39 = 8,578.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,753.93/19,111.39 = 8,578.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,753.93x = 19,111.39 × 8,578.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,753.93x = 163,946,676.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,946,676.89/12,753.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,854.60

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