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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,697.44, 19,053.36 and 6,853.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,697.44, 19,053.36 and 6,853.92 is: 10,284.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,697.44 : 19,053.36 = 6,853.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,697.44/19,053.36 = 6,853.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,697.44x = 19,053.36 × 6,853.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,697.44x = 130,590,205.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,590,205.17/12,697.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,284.77

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