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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,701.52, 19,052.28 and 6,126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,701.52, 19,052.28 and 6,126.48 is: 9,189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,701.52 : 19,052.28 = 6,126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,701.52/19,052.28 = 6,126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,701.52x = 19,052.28 × 6,126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,701.52x = 116,723,412.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,723,412.37/12,701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,189.72

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