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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,797.61, 19,198.04 and 5,005.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,797.61, 19,198.04 and 5,005.41 is: 7,508.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,797.61 : 19,198.04 = 5,005.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,797.61/19,198.04 = 5,005.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,797.61x = 19,198.04 × 5,005.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,797.61x = 96,094,036.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,094,036.37/12,797.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.75

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