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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,793.56, 19,190.28 and 6,987

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,793.56, 19,190.28 and 6,987 is: 10,480.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,793.56 : 19,190.28 = 6,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,793.56/19,190.28 = 6,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,793.56x = 19,190.28 × 6,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,793.56x = 134,082,486.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,082,486.36/12,793.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,480.47

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