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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,758.94, 19,139.37 and 3,398.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,758.94, 19,139.37 and 3,398.92 is: 5,098.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,758.94 : 19,139.37 = 3,398.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,758.94/19,139.37 = 3,398.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,758.94x = 19,139.37 × 3,398.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,758.94x = 65,053,187.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,053,187.48/12,758.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.64

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