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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,926.36, 19,389.63 and 7,079.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,926.36, 19,389.63 and 7,079.78 is: 10,619.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,926.36 : 19,389.63 = 7,079.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,926.36/19,389.63 = 7,079.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,926.36x = 19,389.63 × 7,079.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,926.36x = 137,274,314.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,274,314.68/12,926.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,619.72

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