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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,949.61, 19,420.29 and 4,182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,949.61, 19,420.29 and 4,182.44 is: 6,272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,949.61 : 19,420.29 = 4,182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,949.61/19,420.29 = 4,182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,949.61x = 19,420.29 × 4,182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,949.61x = 81,224,100.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,224,100.61/12,949.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,272.32

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