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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,756.60, 19,137.24 and 3,989.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,756.60, 19,137.24 and 3,989.52 is: 5,985.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,756.60 : 19,137.24 = 3,989.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,756.60/19,137.24 = 3,989.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,756.60x = 19,137.24 × 3,989.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,756.60x = 76,348,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,348,401.72/12,756.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,985.01

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