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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,966.48, 19,422.72 and 7,769.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,966.48, 19,422.72 and 7,769.52 is: 11,638.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,966.48 : 19,422.72 = 7,769.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,966.48/19,422.72 = 7,769.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,966.48x = 19,422.72 × 7,769.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,966.48x = 150,905,211.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,905,211.49/12,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,638.10

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