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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,750.06, 19,129.70 and 6,511.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,750.06, 19,129.70 and 6,511.65 is: 9,769.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,750.06 : 19,129.70 = 6,511.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,750.06/19,129.70 = 6,511.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,750.06x = 19,129.70 × 6,511.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,750.06x = 124,565,911.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,565,911.01/12,750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,769.83

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