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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,759.40, 19,139.70 and 3,994.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,759.40, 19,139.70 and 3,994.60 is: 5,992.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,759.40 : 19,139.70 = 3,994.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,759.40/19,139.70 = 3,994.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,759.40x = 19,139.70 × 3,994.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,759.40x = 76,455,445.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,455,445.62/12,759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.09

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