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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,720.81, 19,084.47 and 3,955.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,720.81, 19,084.47 and 3,955.80 is: 5,934.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,720.81 : 19,084.47 = 3,955.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,720.81/19,084.47 = 3,955.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,720.81x = 19,084.47 × 3,955.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,720.81x = 75,494,346.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,494,346.43/12,720.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,934.71

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