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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,960.57, 19,450.58 and 8,037.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,960.57, 19,450.58 and 8,037.39 is: 12,062.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,960.57 : 19,450.58 = 8,037.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,960.57/19,450.58 = 8,037.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,960.57x = 19,450.58 × 8,037.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,960.57x = 156,331,857.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,331,857.00/12,960.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,062.11

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