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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,850.06, 19,261.96 and 7,291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,850.06, 19,261.96 and 7,291.66 is: 10,930.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,850.06 : 19,261.96 = 7,291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,850.06/19,261.96 = 7,291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,850.06x = 19,261.96 × 7,291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,850.06x = 140,451,663.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,451,663.25/12,850.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,930.04

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