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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,898.59, 19,321.96 and 6,729.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,898.59, 19,321.96 and 6,729.63 is: 10,080.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,898.59 : 19,321.96 = 6,729.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,898.59/19,321.96 = 6,729.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,898.59x = 19,321.96 × 6,729.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,898.59x = 130,029,641.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,029,641.67/12,898.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,080.92

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