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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,759.36, 19,122.03 and 6,172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,759.36, 19,122.03 and 6,172.44 is: 9,250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,759.36 : 19,122.03 = 6,172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,759.36/19,122.03 = 6,172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,759.36x = 19,122.03 × 6,172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,759.36x = 118,029,582.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,029,582.85/12,759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.43

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