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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,879.68, 19,322.28 and 7,335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,879.68, 19,322.28 and 7,335.68 is: 11,005.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,879.68 : 19,322.28 = 7,335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,879.68/19,322.28 = 7,335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,879.68x = 19,322.28 × 7,335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,879.68x = 141,742,062.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,742,062.95/12,879.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,005.09

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