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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,960.77, 19,417.68 and 5,946.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,960.77, 19,417.68 and 5,946.65 is: 8,909.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,960.77 : 19,417.68 = 5,946.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,960.77/19,417.68 = 5,946.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,960.77x = 19,417.68 × 5,946.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,960.77x = 115,470,146.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,470,146.77/12,960.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,909.20

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