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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,853.62, 19,287.72 and 7,935.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,853.62, 19,287.72 and 7,935.30 is: 11,907.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,853.62 : 19,287.72 = 7,935.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,853.62/19,287.72 = 7,935.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,853.62x = 19,287.72 × 7,935.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,853.62x = 153,053,844.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,053,844.52/12,853.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,907.45

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