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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,912.78, 19,369.37 and 5,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,912.78, 19,369.37 and 5,015.76 is: 7,523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,912.78 : 19,369.37 = 5,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,912.78/19,369.37 = 5,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,912.78x = 19,369.37 × 5,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,912.78x = 97,152,111.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,152,111.27/12,912.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,523.72

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