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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,848.97, 19,264.11 and 8,678.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,848.97, 19,264.11 and 8,678.64 is: 13,011.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,848.97 : 19,264.11 = 8,678.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,848.97/19,264.11 = 8,678.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,848.97x = 19,264.11 × 8,678.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,848.97x = 167,186,275.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,186,275.61/12,848.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,011.65

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