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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,840.03, 19,267.25 and 6,997.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,840.03, 19,267.25 and 6,997.05 is: 10,499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,840.03 : 19,267.25 = 6,997.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,840.03/19,267.25 = 6,997.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,840.03x = 19,267.25 × 6,997.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,840.03x = 134,813,876.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,813,876.63/12,840.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.50

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