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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,792.74, 19,187.43 and 4,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,792.74, 19,187.43 and 4,027.70 is: 6,041.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,792.74 : 19,187.43 = 4,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,792.74/19,187.43 = 4,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,792.74x = 19,187.43 × 4,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,792.74x = 77,281,211.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,281,211.81/12,792.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.02

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