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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,976.98, 19,471.62 and 6,733.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,976.98, 19,471.62 and 6,733.67 is: 10,103.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,976.98 : 19,471.62 = 6,733.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,976.98/19,471.62 = 6,733.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,976.98x = 19,471.62 × 6,733.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,976.98x = 131,115,391.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,115,391.34/12,976.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,103.69

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