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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,769.74, 19,122.56 and 8,075.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,769.74, 19,122.56 and 8,075.59 is: 12,093.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,769.74 : 19,122.56 = 8,075.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,769.74/19,122.56 = 8,075.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,769.74x = 19,122.56 × 8,075.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,769.74x = 154,425,954.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,425,954.31/12,769.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.12

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