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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,948.54, 19,419.93 and 5,051.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,948.54, 19,419.93 and 5,051.27 is: 7,575.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,948.54 : 19,419.93 = 5,051.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,948.54/19,419.93 = 5,051.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,948.54x = 19,419.93 × 5,051.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,948.54x = 98,095,212.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,095,212.71/12,948.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,575.77

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