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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,855.14, 19,289.97 and 5,929.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,855.14, 19,289.97 and 5,929.64 is: 8,897.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,855.14 : 19,289.97 = 5,929.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,855.14/19,289.97 = 5,929.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,855.14x = 19,289.97 × 5,929.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,855.14x = 114,382,577.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,382,577.71/12,855.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,897.81

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