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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,791.40, 19,187.10 and 8,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,791.40, 19,187.10 and 8,854.80 is: 13,282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,791.40 : 19,187.10 = 8,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,791.40/19,187.10 = 8,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,791.40x = 19,187.10 × 8,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,791.40x = 169,897,933.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,897,933.08/12,791.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.20

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