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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,929.28, 19,393.92 and 6,000

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,929.28, 19,393.92 and 6,000 is: 9,000.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,929.28 : 19,393.92 = 6,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,929.28/19,393.92 = 6,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,929.28x = 19,393.92 × 6,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,929.28x = 116,363,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,363,520.00/12,929.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,000.00

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