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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,729.89, 19,090.28 and 4,407.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,729.89, 19,090.28 and 4,407.68 is: 6,609.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,729.89 : 19,090.28 = 4,407.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,729.89/19,090.28 = 4,407.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,729.89x = 19,090.28 × 4,407.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,729.89x = 84,143,760.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,143,760.92/12,729.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,609.93

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