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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,741.67, 19,111.82 and 3,975.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,741.67, 19,111.82 and 3,975.58 is: 5,963.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,741.67 : 19,111.82 = 3,975.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,741.67/19,111.82 = 3,975.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,741.67x = 19,111.82 × 3,975.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,741.67x = 75,980,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,980,473.80/12,741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.15

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