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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,950.40, 19,427.52 and 4,182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,950.40, 19,427.52 and 4,182.40 is: 6,274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,950.40 : 19,427.52 = 4,182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,950.40/19,427.52 = 4,182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,950.40x = 19,427.52 × 4,182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,950.40x = 81,253,659.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,253,659.65/12,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,274.22

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