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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,889.71, 19,334.61 and 7,043.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,889.71, 19,334.61 and 7,043.13 is: 10,564.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,889.71 : 19,334.61 = 7,043.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,889.71/19,334.61 = 7,043.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,889.71x = 19,334.61 × 7,043.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,889.71x = 136,176,171.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,176,171.73/12,889.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,564.72

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