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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,972.25, 19,457.47 and 7,408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,972.25, 19,457.47 and 7,408.16 is: 11,111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,972.25 : 19,457.47 = 7,408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,972.25/19,457.47 = 7,408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,972.25x = 19,457.47 × 7,408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,972.25x = 144,143,994.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,143,994.22/12,972.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,111.72

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