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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,895.59, 19,350.54 and 6,972.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,895.59, 19,350.54 and 6,972.33 is: 10,462.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,895.59 : 19,350.54 = 6,972.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,895.59/19,350.54 = 6,972.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,895.59x = 19,350.54 × 6,972.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,895.59x = 134,918,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,918,350.56/12,895.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.36

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