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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,976.82, 19,461.99 and 4,214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,976.82, 19,461.99 and 4,214.24 is: 6,320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,976.82 : 19,461.99 = 4,214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,976.82/19,461.99 = 4,214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,976.82x = 19,461.99 × 4,214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,976.82x = 82,017,496.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,017,496.74/12,976.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,320.31

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