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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,971.79, 19,459.31 and 5,953.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,971.79, 19,459.31 and 5,953.95 is: 8,931.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,971.79 : 19,459.31 = 5,953.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,971.79/19,459.31 = 5,953.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,971.79x = 19,459.31 × 5,953.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,971.79x = 115,859,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,859,729.00/12,971.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,931.67

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