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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,908.96, 19,346.43 and 5,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,908.96, 19,346.43 and 5,113.52 is: 7,663.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,908.96 : 19,346.43 = 5,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,908.96/19,346.43 = 5,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,908.96x = 19,346.43 × 5,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,908.96x = 98,928,356.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,928,356.73/12,908.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.54

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