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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,931.83, 19,392.87 and 4,164.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,931.83, 19,392.87 and 4,164.39 is: 6,245.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,931.83 : 19,392.87 = 4,164.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,931.83/19,392.87 = 4,164.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,931.83x = 19,392.87 × 4,164.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,931.83x = 80,759,473.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,759,473.90/12,931.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,245.02

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