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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,972.28, 19,476.69 and 6,651.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,972.28, 19,476.69 and 6,651.76 is: 9,987.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,972.28 : 19,476.69 = 6,651.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,972.28/19,476.69 = 6,651.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,972.28x = 19,476.69 × 6,651.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,972.28x = 129,554,267.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,554,267.47/12,972.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,987.01

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