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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,876.78, 19,301.85 and 7,318.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,876.78, 19,301.85 and 7,318.15 is: 10,969.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,876.78 : 19,301.85 = 7,318.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,876.78/19,301.85 = 7,318.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,876.78x = 19,301.85 × 7,318.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,876.78x = 141,253,833.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,253,833.58/12,876.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,969.65

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