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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,845.44, 19,261.28 and 5,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,845.44, 19,261.28 and 5,914 is: 8,867.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,845.44 : 19,261.28 = 5,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,845.44/19,261.28 = 5,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,845.44x = 19,261.28 × 5,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,845.44x = 113,911,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,911,209.92/12,845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,867.83

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