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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,729.89, 19,094.81 and 7,180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,729.89, 19,094.81 and 7,180.72 is: 10,771.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,729.89 : 19,094.81 = 7,180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,729.89/19,094.81 = 7,180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,729.89x = 19,094.81 × 7,180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,729.89x = 137,114,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,114,400.42/12,729.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,771.06

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