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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,744.24, 19,117.42 and 3,979.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,744.24, 19,117.42 and 3,979.13 is: 5,969.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,744.24 : 19,117.42 = 3,979.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,744.24/19,117.42 = 3,979.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,744.24x = 19,117.42 × 3,979.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,744.24x = 76,070,593.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,070,593.91/12,744.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,969.02

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