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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,986.76, 19,488.76 and 4,778.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,986.76, 19,488.76 and 4,778.76 is: 7,171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,986.76 : 19,488.76 = 4,778.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,986.76/19,488.76 = 4,778.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,986.76x = 19,488.76 × 4,778.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,986.76x = 93,132,106.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,132,106.74/12,986.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,171.31

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