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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,865.92, 19,284.84 and 5,066.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,865.92, 19,284.84 and 5,066.16 is: 7,593.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,865.92 : 19,284.84 = 5,066.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,865.92/19,284.84 = 5,066.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,865.92x = 19,284.84 × 5,066.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,865.92x = 97,700,085.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,700,085.01/12,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,593.71

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