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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,811.57, 19,216.59 and 4,917.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,811.57, 19,216.59 and 4,917.86 is: 7,376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,811.57 : 19,216.59 = 4,917.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,811.57/19,216.59 = 4,917.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,811.57x = 19,216.59 × 4,917.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,811.57x = 94,504,592.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,504,592.59/12,811.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,376.51

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