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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,760.88, 19,137.86 and 8,073.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,760.88, 19,137.86 and 8,073.84 is: 12,108.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,760.88 : 19,137.86 = 8,073.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,760.88/19,137.86 = 8,073.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,760.88x = 19,137.86 × 8,073.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,760.88x = 154,516,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,516,019.58/12,760.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,108.57

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