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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,897.14, 19,312.11 and 7,041.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,897.14, 19,312.11 and 7,041.74 is: 10,544.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,897.14 : 19,312.11 = 7,041.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,897.14/19,312.11 = 7,041.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,897.14x = 19,312.11 × 7,041.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,897.14x = 135,990,857.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,990,857.47/12,897.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,544.26

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