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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,924.79, 19,371.52 and 5,895.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,924.79, 19,371.52 and 5,895.18 is: 8,835.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,924.79 : 19,371.52 = 5,895.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,924.79/19,371.52 = 5,895.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,924.79x = 19,371.52 × 5,895.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,924.79x = 114,198,597.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,198,597.27/12,924.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,835.62

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