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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,961.31, 19,441.73 and 4,196.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,961.31, 19,441.73 and 4,196.21 is: 6,294.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,961.31 : 19,441.73 = 4,196.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,961.31/19,441.73 = 4,196.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,961.31x = 19,441.73 × 4,196.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,961.31x = 81,581,463.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,581,463.65/12,961.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,294.23

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