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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,932.73, 19,391.91 and 5,030.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,932.73, 19,391.91 and 5,030.37 is: 7,542.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,932.73 : 19,391.91 = 5,030.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,932.73/19,391.91 = 5,030.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,932.73x = 19,391.91 × 5,030.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,932.73x = 97,548,482.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,548,482.31/12,932.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,542.76

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