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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,851.51, 19,264.11 and 7,293.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,851.51, 19,264.11 and 7,293.11 is: 10,932.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,851.51 : 19,264.11 = 7,293.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,851.51/19,264.11 = 7,293.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,851.51x = 19,264.11 × 7,293.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,851.51x = 140,495,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,495,176.96/12,851.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,932.20

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