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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,886.11, 19,338.08 and 5,095.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,886.11, 19,338.08 and 5,095.53 is: 7,646.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,886.11 : 19,338.08 = 5,095.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,886.11/19,338.08 = 5,095.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,886.11x = 19,338.08 × 5,095.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,886.11x = 98,537,741.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,537,741.30/12,886.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,646.82

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