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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,891.31, 19,298.67 and 7,030.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,891.31, 19,298.67 and 7,030.15 is: 10,524.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,891.31 : 19,298.67 = 7,030.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,891.31/19,298.67 = 7,030.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,891.31x = 19,298.67 × 7,030.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,891.31x = 135,672,544.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,672,544.90/12,891.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,524.34

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