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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,897.83, 19,347.36 and 4,132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,897.83, 19,347.36 and 4,132.82 is: 6,199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,897.83 : 19,347.36 = 4,132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,897.83/19,347.36 = 4,132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,897.83x = 19,347.36 × 4,132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,897.83x = 79,959,189.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,959,189.23/12,897.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,199.43

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