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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,992.55, 19,481.03 and 5,963.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,992.55, 19,481.03 and 5,963.77 is: 8,942.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,992.55 : 19,481.03 = 5,963.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,992.55/19,481.03 = 5,963.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,992.55x = 19,481.03 × 5,963.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,992.55x = 116,180,382.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,180,382.28/12,992.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,942.08

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