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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,927.44, 19,396.92 and 6,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,927.44, 19,396.92 and 6,770 is: 10,158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,927.44 : 19,396.92 = 6,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,927.44/19,396.92 = 6,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,927.44x = 19,396.92 × 6,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,927.44x = 131,317,148.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,317,148.40/12,927.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,158.02

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