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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,873.46, 19,317.66 and 6,950.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,873.46, 19,317.66 and 6,950.34 is: 10,429.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,873.46 : 19,317.66 = 6,950.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,873.46/19,317.66 = 6,950.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,873.46x = 19,317.66 × 6,950.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,873.46x = 134,264,305.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,264,305.00/12,873.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,429.54

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