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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,932.58, 19,398.88 and 4,167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,932.58, 19,398.88 and 4,167.66 is: 6,251.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,932.58 : 19,398.88 = 4,167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,932.58/19,398.88 = 4,167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,932.58x = 19,398.88 × 4,167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,932.58x = 80,847,936.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,847,936.22/12,932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,251.49

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