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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,950.36, 19,443.30 and 6,714.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,950.36, 19,443.30 and 6,714.68 is: 10,081.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,950.36 : 19,443.30 = 6,714.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,950.36/19,443.30 = 6,714.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,950.36x = 19,443.30 × 6,714.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,950.36x = 130,555,537.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,555,537.64/12,950.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,081.23

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