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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,966.58, 19,445.01 and 6,395.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,966.58, 19,445.01 and 6,395.86 is: 9,591.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,966.58 : 19,445.01 = 6,395.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,966.58/19,445.01 = 6,395.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,966.58x = 19,445.01 × 6,395.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,966.58x = 124,367,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,367,561.66/12,966.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,591.39

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