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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,726.29, 19,079.52 and 6,059.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,726.29, 19,079.52 and 6,059.36 is: 9,084.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,726.29 : 19,079.52 = 6,059.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,726.29/19,079.52 = 6,059.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,726.29x = 19,079.52 × 6,059.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,726.29x = 115,609,649.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,609,649.09/12,726.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,084.32

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