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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,951.64, 19,429.38 and 4,743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,951.64, 19,429.38 and 4,743 is: 7,115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,951.64 : 19,429.38 = 4,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,951.64/19,429.38 = 4,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,951.64x = 19,429.38 × 4,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,951.64x = 92,153,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,153,549.34/12,951.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,115.20

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