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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,952.62, 19,423.56 and 4,064.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,952.62, 19,423.56 and 4,064.98 is: 6,095.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,952.62 : 19,423.56 = 4,064.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,952.62/19,423.56 = 4,064.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,952.62x = 19,423.56 × 4,064.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,952.62x = 78,956,382.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,956,382.93/12,952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.78

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