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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,976, 19,464 and 3,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,976, 19,464 and 3,248 is: 4,872

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,976 : 19,464 = 3,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,976/19,464 = 3,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,976x = 19,464 × 3,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,976x = 63,219,072
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,219,072/12,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,872

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