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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,977.57, 19,460.21 and 6,731.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,977.57, 19,460.21 and 6,731.34 is: 10,093.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,977.57 : 19,460.21 = 6,731.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,977.57/19,460.21 = 6,731.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,977.57x = 19,460.21 × 6,731.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,977.57x = 130,993,183.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,993,183.35/12,977.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.81

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