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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,932.88, 19,383.61 and 5,903.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,932.88, 19,383.61 and 5,903.25 is: 8,847.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,932.88 : 19,383.61 = 5,903.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,932.88/19,383.61 = 5,903.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,932.88x = 19,383.61 × 5,903.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,932.88x = 114,426,295.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,426,295.73/12,932.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,847.70

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