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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,886.77, 19,313.01 and 8,438.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,886.77, 19,313.01 and 8,438.79 is: 12,646.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,886.77 : 19,313.01 = 8,438.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,886.77/19,313.01 = 8,438.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,886.77x = 19,313.01 × 8,438.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,886.77x = 162,978,435.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,978,435.66/12,886.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,646.96

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