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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,908.42, 19,354.82 and 5,791.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,908.42, 19,354.82 and 5,791.35 is: 8,683.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,908.42 : 19,354.82 = 5,791.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,908.42/19,354.82 = 5,791.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,908.42x = 19,354.82 × 5,791.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,908.42x = 112,090,507.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,090,507.85/12,908.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,683.52

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