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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,906.72, 19,357.92 and 5,113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,906.72, 19,357.92 and 5,113.44 is: 7,669.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,906.72 : 19,357.92 = 5,113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,906.72/19,357.92 = 5,113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,906.72x = 19,357.92 × 5,113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,906.72x = 98,985,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,985,562.44/12,906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,669.30

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