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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,852, 19,264.87 and 7,293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,852, 19,264.87 and 7,293.60 is: 10,932.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,852 : 19,264.87 = 7,293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,852/19,264.87 = 7,293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,852x = 19,264.87 × 7,293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,852x = 140,510,255.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,510,255.83/12,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,932.95

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