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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,966, 19,451.88 and 4,758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,966, 19,451.88 and 4,758 is: 7,138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,966 : 19,451.88 = 4,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,966/19,451.88 = 4,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,966x = 19,451.88 × 4,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,966x = 92,552,045.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,552,045.04/12,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,138.06

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