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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,729.28, 19,098.96 and 4,940.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,729.28, 19,098.96 and 4,940.32 is: 7,412.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,729.28 : 19,098.96 = 4,940.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,729.28/19,098.96 = 4,940.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,729.28x = 19,098.96 × 4,940.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,729.28x = 94,354,974.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,354,974.07/12,729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,412.44

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