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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,966.68, 19,450.26 and 6,393.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,966.68, 19,450.26 and 6,393.40 is: 9,590.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,966.68 : 19,450.26 = 6,393.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,966.68/19,450.26 = 6,393.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,966.68x = 19,450.26 × 6,393.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,966.68x = 124,353,243.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,353,243.66/12,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,590.21

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