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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,934.26, 19,363.12 and 7,988

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,934.26, 19,363.12 and 7,988 is: 11,958.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,934.26 : 19,363.12 = 7,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,934.26/19,363.12 = 7,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,934.26x = 19,363.12 × 7,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,934.26x = 154,672,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,672,602.56/12,934.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,958.37

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