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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,994.56, 19,481.04 and 7,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,994.56, 19,481.04 and 7,452 is: 11,171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,994.56 : 19,481.04 = 7,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,994.56/19,481.04 = 7,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,994.56x = 19,481.04 × 7,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,994.56x = 145,172,710.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,172,710.08/12,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.81

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