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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,914, 19,373.88 and 4,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,914, 19,373.88 and 4,706 is: 7,060.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,914 : 19,373.88 = 4,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,914/19,373.88 = 4,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,914x = 19,373.88 × 4,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,914x = 91,173,479.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,173,479.28/12,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.05

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