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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,738.93, 19,093.82 and 4,941.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,738.93, 19,093.82 and 4,941.06 is: 7,405.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,738.93 : 19,093.82 = 4,941.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,738.93/19,093.82 = 4,941.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,738.93x = 19,093.82 × 4,941.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,738.93x = 94,343,751.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,343,751.81/12,738.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,405.94

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