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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,992.60, 19,488.90 and 8,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,992.60, 19,488.90 and 8,046.20 is: 12,069.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,992.60 : 19,488.90 = 8,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,992.60/19,488.90 = 8,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,992.60x = 19,488.90 × 8,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,992.60x = 156,811,587.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,811,587.18/12,992.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,069.30

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