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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,867.46, 19,285.29 and 7,597.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,867.46, 19,285.29 and 7,597.13 is: 11,386.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,867.46 : 19,285.29 = 7,597.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,867.46/19,285.29 = 7,597.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,867.46x = 19,285.29 × 7,597.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,867.46x = 146,512,758.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,512,758.79/12,867.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,386.30

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