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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,887.52, 19,333.71 and 7,347.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,887.52, 19,333.71 and 7,347.12 is: 11,022.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,887.52 : 19,333.71 = 7,347.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,887.52/19,333.71 = 7,347.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,887.52x = 19,333.71 × 7,347.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,887.52x = 142,047,087.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,047,087.42/12,887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,022.07

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