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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,896.82, 19,347.66 and 4,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,896.82, 19,347.66 and 4,131 is: 6,197.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,896.82 : 19,347.66 = 4,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,896.82/19,347.66 = 4,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,896.82x = 19,347.66 × 4,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,896.82x = 79,925,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,925,183.46/12,896.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.28

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