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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,948.82, 19,431.63 and 7,109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,948.82, 19,431.63 and 7,109.50 is: 10,668.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,948.82 : 19,431.63 = 7,109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,948.82/19,431.63 = 7,109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,948.82x = 19,431.63 × 7,109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,948.82x = 138,149,173.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,149,173.49/12,948.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,668.86

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