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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,971.25, 19,453.33 and 4,649.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,971.25, 19,453.33 and 4,649.72 is: 6,973.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,971.25 : 19,453.33 = 4,649.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,971.25/19,453.33 = 4,649.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,971.25x = 19,453.33 × 4,649.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,971.25x = 90,452,446.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,452,446.11/12,971.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.30

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