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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,931.88, 19,402.68 and 7,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,931.88, 19,402.68 and 7,741.40 is: 11,615.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,931.88 : 19,402.68 = 7,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,931.88/19,402.68 = 7,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,931.88x = 19,402.68 × 7,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,931.88x = 150,203,906.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,203,906.95/12,931.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,615.01

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