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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,891.78, 19,335.34 and 5,870.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,891.78, 19,335.34 and 5,870.12 is: 8,804.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,891.78 : 19,335.34 = 5,870.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,891.78/19,335.34 = 5,870.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,891.78x = 19,335.34 × 5,870.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,891.78x = 113,500,766.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,500,766.04/12,891.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,804.12

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