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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,741.45, 19,111.49 and 3,975.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,741.45, 19,111.49 and 3,975.36 is: 5,962.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,741.45 : 19,111.49 = 3,975.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,741.45/19,111.49 = 3,975.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,741.45x = 19,111.49 × 3,975.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,741.45x = 75,975,062.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,975,062.82/12,741.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,962.83

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