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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,897.71, 19,343.32 and 4,997.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,897.71, 19,343.32 and 4,997.51 is: 7,495.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,897.71 : 19,343.32 = 4,997.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,897.71/19,343.32 = 4,997.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,897.71x = 19,343.32 × 4,997.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,897.71x = 96,668,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,668,535.38/12,897.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.01

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