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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,863.61, 19,284.32 and 4,971.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,863.61, 19,284.32 and 4,971.66 is: 7,453.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,863.61 : 19,284.32 = 4,971.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,863.61/19,284.32 = 4,971.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,863.61x = 19,284.32 × 4,971.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,863.61x = 95,875,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,875,130.96/12,863.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,453.21

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