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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,792.99, 19,187.87 and 4,027.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,792.99, 19,187.87 and 4,027.98 is: 6,041.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,792.99 : 19,187.87 = 4,027.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,792.99/19,187.87 = 4,027.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,792.99x = 19,187.87 × 4,027.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,792.99x = 77,288,356.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,288,356.60/12,792.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.46

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