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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,762.60, 19,111.72 and 8,068.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,762.60, 19,111.72 and 8,068.36 is: 12,082.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,762.60 : 19,111.72 = 8,068.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,762.60/19,111.72 = 8,068.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,762.60x = 19,111.72 × 8,068.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,762.60x = 154,200,237.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,200,237.18/12,762.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,082.20

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