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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,710.28, 19,072.58 and 9,929.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,710.28, 19,072.58 and 9,929.15 is: 14,899.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,710.28 : 19,072.58 = 9,929.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,710.28/19,072.58 = 9,929.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,710.28x = 19,072.58 × 9,929.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,710.28x = 189,374,507.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,374,507.71/12,710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,899.32

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