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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,749.76, 19,095.48 and 8,069.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,749.76, 19,095.48 and 8,069.58 is: 12,085.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,749.76 : 19,095.48 = 8,069.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,749.76/19,095.48 = 8,069.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,749.76x = 19,095.48 × 8,069.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,749.76x = 154,092,503.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,092,503.50/12,749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,085.91

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