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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,892.08, 19,323.36 and 5,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,892.08, 19,323.36 and 5,952 is: 8,921.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,892.08 : 19,323.36 = 5,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,892.08/19,323.36 = 5,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,892.08x = 19,323.36 × 5,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,892.08x = 115,012,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,012,638.72/12,892.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,921.19

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