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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,911.70, 19,367.55 and 7,986.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,911.70, 19,367.55 and 7,986.90 is: 11,980.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,911.70 : 19,367.55 = 7,986.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,911.70/19,367.55 = 7,986.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,911.70x = 19,367.55 × 7,986.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,911.70x = 154,686,685.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,686,685.10/12,911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,980.35

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