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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,977.39, 19,453.65 and 8,284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,977.39, 19,453.65 and 8,284.16 is: 12,418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,977.39 : 19,453.65 = 8,284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,977.39/19,453.65 = 8,284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,977.39x = 19,453.65 × 8,284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,977.39x = 161,157,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,157,149.18/12,977.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,418.30

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