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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,961.80, 19,421.10 and 6,373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,961.80, 19,421.10 and 6,373.80 is: 9,550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,961.80 : 19,421.10 = 6,373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,961.80/19,421.10 = 6,373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,961.80x = 19,421.10 × 6,373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,961.80x = 123,786,207.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,786,207.18/12,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,550.08

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