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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,921.40, 19,382.10 and 8,984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,921.40, 19,382.10 and 8,984.80 is: 13,477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,921.40 : 19,382.10 = 8,984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,921.40/19,382.10 = 8,984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,921.40x = 19,382.10 × 8,984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,921.40x = 174,144,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,144,292.08/12,921.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,477.20

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