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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,961.28, 19,441.92 and 6,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,961.28, 19,441.92 and 6,032 is: 9,048.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,961.28 : 19,441.92 = 6,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,961.28/19,441.92 = 6,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,961.28x = 19,441.92 × 6,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,961.28x = 117,273,661.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,273,661.44/12,961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,048.00

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