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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,885.90, 19,314.45 and 7,341.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,885.90, 19,314.45 and 7,341.90 is: 11,004.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,885.90 : 19,314.45 = 7,341.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,885.90/19,314.45 = 7,341.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,885.90x = 19,314.45 × 7,341.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,885.90x = 141,804,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,804,760.46/12,885.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,004.65

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