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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,966.99, 19,449.07 and 4,199.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,966.99, 19,449.07 and 4,199.55 is: 6,298.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,966.99 : 19,449.07 = 4,199.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,966.99/19,449.07 = 4,199.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,966.99x = 19,449.07 × 4,199.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,966.99x = 81,677,331.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,677,331.42/12,966.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,298.87

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