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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,729.96, 19,060.31 and 7,457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,729.96, 19,060.31 and 7,457.16 is: 11,165.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,729.96 : 19,060.31 = 7,457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,729.96/19,060.31 = 7,457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,729.96x = 19,060.31 × 7,457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,729.96x = 142,135,871.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,135,871.44/12,729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,165.46

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