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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,869.96, 19,291.77 and 8,710.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,869.96, 19,291.77 and 8,710.38 is: 13,056.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,869.96 : 19,291.77 = 8,710.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,869.96/19,291.77 = 8,710.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,869.96x = 19,291.77 × 8,710.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,869.96x = 168,038,647.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,038,647.57/12,869.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,056.66

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