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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,898.44, 19,335.51 and 7,047

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,898.44, 19,335.51 and 7,047 is: 10,563.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,898.44 : 19,335.51 = 7,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,898.44/19,335.51 = 7,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,898.44x = 19,335.51 × 7,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,898.44x = 136,257,338.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,257,338.97/12,898.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,563.86

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