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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,869.39, 19,304.10 and 5,078

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,869.39, 19,304.10 and 5,078 is: 7,617.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,869.39 : 19,304.10 = 5,078 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,869.39/19,304.10 = 5,078/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,869.39x = 19,304.10 × 5,078
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,869.39x = 98,026,219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,026,219.80/12,869.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,617.01

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