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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,966.51, 19,451.54 and 4,648.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,966.51, 19,451.54 and 4,648.83 is: 6,973.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,966.51 : 19,451.54 = 4,648.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,966.51/19,451.54 = 4,648.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,966.51x = 19,451.54 × 4,648.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,966.51x = 90,426,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,426,841.38/12,966.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.87

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