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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,936.52, 19,393.26 and 6,007.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,936.52, 19,393.26 and 6,007.24 is: 9,005.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,936.52 : 19,393.26 = 6,007.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,936.52/19,393.26 = 6,007.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,936.52x = 19,393.26 × 6,007.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,936.52x = 116,499,967.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,499,967.20/12,936.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.51

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