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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,795.30, 19,205.10 and 7,874.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,795.30, 19,205.10 and 7,874.55 is: 11,819.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,795.30 : 19,205.10 = 7,874.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,795.30/19,205.10 = 7,874.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,795.30x = 19,205.10 × 7,874.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,795.30x = 151,231,520.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,231,520.21/12,795.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,819.30

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