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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,920.94, 19,381.50 and 5,129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,920.94, 19,381.50 and 5,129.76 is: 7,694.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,920.94 : 19,381.50 = 5,129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,920.94/19,381.50 = 5,129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,920.94x = 19,381.50 × 5,129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,920.94x = 99,422,443.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,422,443.44/12,920.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,694.68

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