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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,955.40, 19,435.74 and 7,411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,955.40, 19,435.74 and 7,411.40 is: 11,118.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,955.40 : 19,435.74 = 7,411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,955.40/19,435.74 = 7,411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,955.40x = 19,435.74 × 7,411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,955.40x = 144,046,043.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,046,043.44/12,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,118.61

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