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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,848.40, 19,251.90 and 7,285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,848.40, 19,251.90 and 7,285.20 is: 10,916.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,848.40 : 19,251.90 = 7,285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,848.40/19,251.90 = 7,285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,848.40x = 19,251.90 × 7,285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,848.40x = 140,253,941.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,253,941.88/12,848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,916.06

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