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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,769.83, 19,154.73 and 4,005.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,769.83, 19,154.73 and 4,005.42 is: 6,008.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,769.83 : 19,154.73 = 4,005.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,769.83/19,154.73 = 4,005.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,769.83x = 19,154.73 × 4,005.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,769.83x = 76,722,738.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,722,738.64/12,769.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.13

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