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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,832.89, 19,251.89 and 6,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,832.89, 19,251.89 and 6,259.20 is: 9,390.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,832.89 : 19,251.89 = 6,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,832.89/19,251.89 = 6,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,832.89x = 19,251.89 × 6,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,832.89x = 120,501,429.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,501,429.89/12,832.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.05

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