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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,958.20, 19,430.88 and 6,716.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,958.20, 19,430.88 and 6,716.54 is: 10,071.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,958.20 : 19,430.88 = 6,716.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,958.20/19,430.88 = 6,716.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,958.20x = 19,430.88 × 6,716.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,958.20x = 130,508,282.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,508,282.76/12,958.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,071.48

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