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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,858.24, 19,274.40 and 7,008.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,858.24, 19,274.40 and 7,008.96 is: 10,506.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,858.24 : 19,274.40 = 7,008.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,858.24/19,274.40 = 7,008.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,858.24x = 19,274.40 × 7,008.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,858.24x = 135,093,498.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,093,498.62/12,858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,506.38

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