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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,865.38, 19,297.86 and 5,074.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,865.38, 19,297.86 and 5,074.26 is: 7,611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,865.38 : 19,297.86 = 5,074.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,865.38/19,297.86 = 5,074.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,865.38x = 19,297.86 × 5,074.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,865.38x = 97,922,359.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,922,359.08/12,865.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,611.31

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