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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,852.62, 19,265.80 and 7,294.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,852.62, 19,265.80 and 7,294.22 is: 10,933.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,852.62 : 19,265.80 = 7,294.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,852.62/19,265.80 = 7,294.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,852.62x = 19,265.80 × 7,294.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,852.62x = 140,528,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,528,983.68/12,852.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,933.88

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