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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,808.66, 19,188.28 and 7,244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,808.66, 19,188.28 and 7,244.97 is: 10,853.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,808.66 : 19,188.28 = 7,244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,808.66/19,188.28 = 7,244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,808.66x = 19,188.28 × 7,244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,808.66x = 139,018,512.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,018,512.95/12,808.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,853.48

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