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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,973.28, 19,478.19 and 6,652.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,973.28, 19,478.19 and 6,652.76 is: 9,988.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,973.28 : 19,478.19 = 6,652.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,973.28/19,478.19 = 6,652.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,973.28x = 19,478.19 × 6,652.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,973.28x = 129,583,723.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,583,723.30/12,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,988.51

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