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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,848.27, 19,290.13 and 8,889.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,848.27, 19,290.13 and 8,889.80 is: 13,346.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,848.27 : 19,290.13 = 8,889.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,848.27/19,290.13 = 8,889.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,848.27x = 19,290.13 × 8,889.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,848.27x = 171,485,279.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,485,279.00/12,848.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,346.96

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