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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,855.40, 19,261.08 and 7,016.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,855.40, 19,261.08 and 7,016.10 is: 10,512.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,855.40 : 19,261.08 = 7,016.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,855.40/19,261.08 = 7,016.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,855.40x = 19,261.08 × 7,016.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,855.40x = 135,137,663.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,137,663.39/12,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.13

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