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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,759.60, 19,139.40 and 3,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,759.60, 19,139.40 and 3,997.20 is: 5,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,759.60 : 19,139.40 = 3,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,759.60/19,139.40 = 3,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,759.60x = 19,139.40 × 3,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,759.60x = 76,504,009.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,504,009.68/12,759.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.80

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