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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,741.69, 19,111.86 and 3,975.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,741.69, 19,111.86 and 3,975.96 is: 5,963.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,741.69 : 19,111.86 = 3,975.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,741.69/19,111.86 = 3,975.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,741.69x = 19,111.86 × 3,975.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,741.69x = 75,987,990.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,987,990.89/12,741.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.73

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