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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,991.51, 19,492.41 and 6,755.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,991.51, 19,492.41 and 6,755.45 is: 10,135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,991.51 : 19,492.41 = 6,755.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,991.51/19,492.41 = 6,755.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,991.51x = 19,492.41 × 6,755.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,991.51x = 131,680,049.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,680,049.87/12,991.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.86

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