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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,721.92, 19,082.88 and 3,955.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,721.92, 19,082.88 and 3,955.92 is: 5,933.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,721.92 : 19,082.88 = 3,955.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,721.92/19,082.88 = 3,955.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,721.92x = 19,082.88 × 3,955.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,721.92x = 75,490,346.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,490,346.65/12,721.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.88

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