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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,969.44, 19,466.45 and 5,957.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,969.44, 19,466.45 and 5,957.36 is: 8,941.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,969.44 : 19,466.45 = 5,957.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,969.44/19,466.45 = 5,957.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,969.44x = 19,466.45 × 5,957.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,969.44x = 115,968,650.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,968,650.57/12,969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,941.69

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