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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,802.59, 19,224.72 and 7,903.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,802.59, 19,224.72 and 7,903.37 is: 11,867.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,802.59 : 19,224.72 = 7,903.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,802.59/19,224.72 = 7,903.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,802.59x = 19,224.72 × 7,903.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,802.59x = 151,940,123.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,940,123.37/12,802.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,867.92

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