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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,863.70, 19,277.10 and 7,305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,863.70, 19,277.10 and 7,305.30 is: 10,947.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,863.70 : 19,277.10 = 7,305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,863.70/19,277.10 = 7,305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,863.70x = 19,277.10 × 7,305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,863.70x = 140,824,998.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,824,998.63/12,863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,947.47

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