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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,755.96, 19,133.94 and 3,990.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,755.96, 19,133.94 and 3,990.92 is: 5,986.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,755.96 : 19,133.94 = 3,990.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,755.96/19,133.94 = 3,990.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,755.96x = 19,133.94 × 3,990.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,755.96x = 76,362,023.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,362,023.82/12,755.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,986.38

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