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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,811.40, 19,217.10 and 8,874.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,811.40, 19,217.10 and 8,874.80 is: 13,312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,811.40 : 19,217.10 = 8,874.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,811.40/19,217.10 = 8,874.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,811.40x = 19,217.10 × 8,874.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,811.40x = 170,547,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,547,919.08/12,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.20

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