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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,808.59, 19,214.87 and 5,413.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,808.59, 19,214.87 and 5,413.08 is: 8,120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,808.59 : 19,214.87 = 5,413.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,808.59/19,214.87 = 5,413.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,808.59x = 19,214.87 × 5,413.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,808.59x = 104,011,505.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,011,505.36/12,808.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,120.45

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