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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,766.96, 19,157.68 and 6,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,766.96, 19,157.68 and 6,927.60 is: 10,395.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,766.96 : 19,157.68 = 6,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,766.96/19,157.68 = 6,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,766.96x = 19,157.68 × 6,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,766.96x = 132,716,743.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,716,743.97/12,766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,395.33

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