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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,719.67, 19,079.72 and 4,399.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,719.67, 19,079.72 and 4,399.91 is: 6,599.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,719.67 : 19,079.72 = 4,399.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,719.67/19,079.72 = 4,399.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,719.67x = 19,079.72 × 4,399.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,719.67x = 83,948,933.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,948,933.43/12,719.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,599.93

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