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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,732.96, 19,099.26 and 6,159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,732.96, 19,099.26 and 6,159.72 is: 9,239.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,732.96 : 19,099.26 = 6,159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,732.96/19,099.26 = 6,159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,732.96x = 19,099.26 × 6,159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,732.96x = 117,646,093.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,646,093.81/12,732.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.49

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