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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,930.60, 19,396.44 and 7,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,930.60, 19,396.44 and 7,725 is: 11,587.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,930.60 : 19,396.44 = 7,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,930.60/19,396.44 = 7,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,930.60x = 19,396.44 × 7,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,930.60x = 149,837,499
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,837,499/12,930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,587.82

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