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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,730.40, 19,093.80 and 3,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,730.40, 19,093.80 and 3,966.20 is: 5,948.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,730.40 : 19,093.80 = 3,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,730.40/19,093.80 = 3,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,730.40x = 19,093.80 × 3,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,730.40x = 75,729,829.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,729,829.56/12,730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,948.74

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