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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,746.59, 19,119.89 and 3,982.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,746.59, 19,119.89 and 3,982.26 is: 5,973.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,746.59 : 19,119.89 = 3,982.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,746.59/19,119.89 = 3,982.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,746.59x = 19,119.89 × 3,982.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,746.59x = 76,140,373.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,140,373.15/12,746.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,973.39

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