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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,952.37, 19,430.76 and 4,065.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,952.37, 19,430.76 and 4,065.99 is: 6,099.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,952.37 : 19,430.76 = 4,065.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,952.37/19,430.76 = 4,065.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,952.37x = 19,430.76 × 4,065.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,952.37x = 79,005,275.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,005,275.85/12,952.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,099.68

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