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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,719.91, 19,081.86 and 3,952.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,719.91, 19,081.86 and 3,952.74 is: 5,929.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,719.91 : 19,081.86 = 3,952.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,719.91/19,081.86 = 3,952.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,719.91x = 19,081.86 × 3,952.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,719.91x = 75,425,631.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,425,631.30/12,719.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.73

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