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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,720.20, 19,082.10 and 3,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,720.20, 19,082.10 and 3,954.20 is: 5,931.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,720.20 : 19,082.10 = 3,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,720.20/19,082.10 = 3,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,720.20x = 19,082.10 × 3,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,720.20x = 75,454,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,454,439.82/12,720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,931.86

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