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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,888.68, 19,332.74 and 6,968.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,888.68, 19,332.74 and 6,968.39 is: 10,452.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,888.68 : 19,332.74 = 6,968.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,888.68/19,332.74 = 6,968.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,888.68x = 19,332.74 × 6,968.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,888.68x = 134,717,992.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,717,992.85/12,888.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,452.43

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