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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,926.97, 19,391.46 and 4,162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,926.97, 19,391.46 and 4,162.14 is: 6,243.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,926.97 : 19,391.46 = 4,162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,926.97/19,391.46 = 4,162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,926.97x = 19,391.46 × 4,162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,926.97x = 80,709,971.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,709,971.32/12,926.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,243.53

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