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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,977.72, 19,466.58 and 4,213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,977.72, 19,466.58 and 4,213.52 is: 6,320.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,977.72 : 19,466.58 = 4,213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,977.72/19,466.58 = 4,213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,977.72x = 19,466.58 × 4,213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,977.72x = 82,022,824.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,022,824.16/12,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,320.28

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