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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,999.98, 19,512.09 and 7,148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,999.98, 19,512.09 and 7,148.54 is: 10,729.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,999.98 : 19,512.09 = 7,148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,999.98/19,512.09 = 7,148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,999.98x = 19,512.09 × 7,148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,999.98x = 139,482,955.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,482,955.85/12,999.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,729.47

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