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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,954.72, 19,425.90 and 5,932.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,954.72, 19,425.90 and 5,932.68 is: 8,896.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,954.72 : 19,425.90 = 5,932.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,954.72/19,425.90 = 5,932.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,954.72x = 19,425.90 × 5,932.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,954.72x = 115,247,648.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,247,648.41/12,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,896.19

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