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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,891.45, 19,341.77 and 7,955.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,891.45, 19,341.77 and 7,955.34 is: 11,935.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,891.45 : 19,341.77 = 7,955.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,891.45/19,341.77 = 7,955.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,891.45x = 19,341.77 × 7,955.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,891.45x = 153,870,356.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,870,356.55/12,891.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,935.85

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