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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,795.31, 19,192.97 and 4,998.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,795.31, 19,192.97 and 4,998.66 is: 7,497.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,795.31 : 19,192.97 = 4,998.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,795.31/19,192.97 = 4,998.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,795.31x = 19,192.97 × 4,998.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,795.31x = 95,939,010.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,939,010.46/12,795.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.98

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