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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,808.36, 19,220.04 and 5,412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,808.36, 19,220.04 and 5,412.28 is: 8,121.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,808.36 : 19,220.04 = 5,412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,808.36/19,220.04 = 5,412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,808.36x = 19,220.04 × 5,412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,808.36x = 104,024,238.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,024,238.09/12,808.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,121.59

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