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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,875.16, 19,294.38 and 7,611.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,875.16, 19,294.38 and 7,611.24 is: 11,406.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,875.16 : 19,294.38 = 7,611.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,875.16/19,294.38 = 7,611.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,875.16x = 19,294.38 × 7,611.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,875.16x = 146,854,156.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,854,156.83/12,875.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,406.01

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