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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,966.44, 19,453.74 and 4,640.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,966.44, 19,453.74 and 4,640.78 is: 6,962.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,966.44 : 19,453.74 = 4,640.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,966.44/19,453.74 = 4,640.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,966.44x = 19,453.74 × 4,640.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,966.44x = 90,280,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,280,527.52/12,966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,962.63

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