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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,948.32, 19,430.88 and 7,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,948.32, 19,430.88 and 7,109 is: 10,668.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,948.32 : 19,430.88 = 7,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,948.32/19,430.88 = 7,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,948.32x = 19,430.88 × 7,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,948.32x = 138,134,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,134,125.92/12,948.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,668.11

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