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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,875.46, 19,280.16 and 8,921.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,875.46, 19,280.16 and 8,921.10 is: 13,358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,875.46 : 19,280.16 = 8,921.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,875.46/19,280.16 = 8,921.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,875.46x = 19,280.16 × 8,921.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,875.46x = 172,000,235.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,000,235.38/12,875.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,358.76

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