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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,747.83, 19,114.31 and 4,947.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,747.83, 19,114.31 and 4,947.53 is: 7,418.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,747.83 : 19,114.31 = 4,947.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,747.83/19,114.31 = 4,947.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,747.83x = 19,114.31 × 4,947.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,747.83x = 94,568,538.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,568,538.95/12,747.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,418.41

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