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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,905.70, 19,358.55 and 5,993.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,905.70, 19,358.55 and 5,993.70 is: 8,990.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,905.70 : 19,358.55 = 5,993.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,905.70/19,358.55 = 5,993.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,905.70x = 19,358.55 × 5,993.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,905.70x = 116,029,341.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,029,341.14/12,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.55

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