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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,850.68, 19,260.24 and 7,308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,850.68, 19,260.24 and 7,308.66 is: 10,954.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,850.68 : 19,260.24 = 7,308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,850.68/19,260.24 = 7,308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,850.68x = 19,260.24 × 7,308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,850.68x = 140,766,545.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,766,545.68/12,850.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,954.02

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