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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,910.20, 19,365.30 and 5,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,910.20, 19,365.30 and 5,998.20 is: 8,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,910.20 : 19,365.30 = 5,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,910.20/19,365.30 = 5,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,910.20x = 19,365.30 × 5,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,910.20x = 116,156,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,156,942.46/12,910.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.30

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