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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,870.48, 19,316.79 and 7,334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,870.48, 19,316.79 and 7,334.94 is: 11,008.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,870.48 : 19,316.79 = 7,334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,870.48/19,316.79 = 7,334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,870.48x = 19,316.79 × 7,334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,870.48x = 141,687,495.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,687,495.64/12,870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,008.72

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