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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,974.97, 19,462.46 and 4,210.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,974.97, 19,462.46 and 4,210.77 is: 6,316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,974.97 : 19,462.46 = 4,210.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,974.97/19,462.46 = 4,210.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,974.97x = 19,462.46 × 4,210.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,974.97x = 81,951,921.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,951,921.64/12,974.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,316.16

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