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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,796.68, 19,216.98 and 7,895.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,796.68, 19,216.98 and 7,895.28 is: 11,856.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,796.68 : 19,216.98 = 7,895.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,796.68/19,216.98 = 7,895.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,796.68x = 19,216.98 × 7,895.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,796.68x = 151,723,437.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,723,437.85/12,796.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,856.47

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