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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,756.83, 19,139.09 and 3,991.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,756.83, 19,139.09 and 3,991.82 is: 5,988.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,756.83 : 19,139.09 = 3,991.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,756.83/19,139.09 = 3,991.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,756.83x = 19,139.09 × 3,991.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,756.83x = 76,399,686.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,399,686.59/12,756.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,988.93

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