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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,797.67, 19,217.40 and 7,898.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,797.67, 19,217.40 and 7,898.49 is: 11,860.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,797.67 : 19,217.40 = 7,898.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,797.67/19,217.40 = 7,898.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,797.67x = 19,217.40 × 7,898.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,797.67x = 151,788,441.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,788,441.73/12,797.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,860.63

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