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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,881.69, 19,329.82 and 5,956.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,881.69, 19,329.82 and 5,956.19 is: 8,937.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,881.69 : 19,329.82 = 5,956.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,881.69/19,329.82 = 5,956.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,881.69x = 19,329.82 × 5,956.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,881.69x = 115,132,080.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,132,080.59/12,881.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,937.65

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