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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,741.95, 19,093.41 and 5,342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,741.95, 19,093.41 and 5,342.36 is: 8,005.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,741.95 : 19,093.41 = 5,342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,741.95/19,093.41 = 5,342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,741.95x = 19,093.41 × 5,342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,741.95x = 102,003,774.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,003,774.38/12,741.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.35

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