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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,963.40, 19,444.98 and 4,079.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,963.40, 19,444.98 and 4,079.36 is: 6,119.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,963.40 : 19,444.98 = 4,079.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,963.40/19,444.98 = 4,079.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,963.40x = 19,444.98 × 4,079.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,963.40x = 79,323,073.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,323,073.61/12,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,119.00

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