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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,944.21, 19,415.62 and 4,179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,944.21, 19,415.62 and 4,179.13 is: 6,268.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,944.21 : 19,415.62 = 4,179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,944.21/19,415.62 = 4,179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,944.21x = 19,415.62 × 4,179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,944.21x = 81,140,282.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,140,282.04/12,944.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,268.46

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