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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,932.68, 19,408.68 and 8,762.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,932.68, 19,408.68 and 8,762.80 is: 13,150.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,932.68 : 19,408.68 = 8,762.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,932.68/19,408.68 = 8,762.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,932.68x = 19,408.68 × 8,762.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,932.68x = 170,074,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,074,381.10/12,932.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,150.75

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