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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,851.70, 19,277.55 and 5,939.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,851.70, 19,277.55 and 5,939.70 is: 8,909.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,851.70 : 19,277.55 = 5,939.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,851.70/19,277.55 = 5,939.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,851.70x = 19,277.55 × 5,939.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,851.70x = 114,502,863.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,502,863.74/12,851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,909.55

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