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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,908.28, 19,349.35 and 8,748.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,908.28, 19,349.35 and 8,748.71 is: 13,114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,908.28 : 19,349.35 = 8,748.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,908.28/19,349.35 = 8,748.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,908.28x = 19,349.35 × 8,748.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,908.28x = 169,281,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,281,851.84/12,908.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,114.21

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