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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,759.72, 19,139.61 and 3,875.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,759.72, 19,139.61 and 3,875.13 is: 5,812.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,759.72 : 19,139.61 = 3,875.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,759.72/19,139.61 = 3,875.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,759.72x = 19,139.61 × 3,875.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,759.72x = 74,168,476.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,168,476.90/12,759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,812.70

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