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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,774.73, 19,149.13 and 8,093.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,774.73, 19,149.13 and 8,093.29 is: 12,131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,774.73 : 19,149.13 = 8,093.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,774.73/19,149.13 = 8,093.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,774.73x = 19,149.13 × 8,093.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,774.73x = 154,979,462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,979,462.34/12,774.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,131.72

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