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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,974.26, 19,465.98 and 6,405.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,974.26, 19,465.98 and 6,405.04 is: 9,609.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,974.26 : 19,465.98 = 6,405.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,974.26/19,465.98 = 6,405.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,974.26x = 19,465.98 × 6,405.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,974.26x = 124,680,380.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,680,380.54/12,974.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,609.83

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