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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,891.62, 19,334.41 and 7,271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,891.62, 19,334.41 and 7,271.71 is: 10,905.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,891.62 : 19,334.41 = 7,271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,891.62/19,334.41 = 7,271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,891.62x = 19,334.41 × 7,271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,891.62x = 140,594,222.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,594,222.54/12,891.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.86

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