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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,740.92, 19,111.24 and 3,975.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,740.92, 19,111.24 and 3,975.80 is: 5,963.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,740.92 : 19,111.24 = 3,975.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,740.92/19,111.24 = 3,975.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,740.92x = 19,111.24 × 3,975.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,740.92x = 75,982,467.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,982,467.99/12,740.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.66

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