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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,911.78, 19,367.87 and 5,014.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,911.78, 19,367.87 and 5,014.76 is: 7,522.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,911.78 : 19,367.87 = 5,014.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,911.78/19,367.87 = 5,014.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,911.78x = 19,367.87 × 5,014.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,911.78x = 97,125,097.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,125,097.85/12,911.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.21

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