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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,768.62, 19,160.42 and 5,372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,768.62, 19,160.42 and 5,372.51 is: 8,061.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,768.62 : 19,160.42 = 5,372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,768.62/19,160.42 = 5,372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,768.62x = 19,160.42 × 5,372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,768.62x = 102,939,609.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,939,609.39/12,768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,061.92

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