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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,977.80, 19,484.70 and 8,326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,977.80, 19,484.70 and 8,326.60 is: 12,501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,977.80 : 19,484.70 = 8,326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,977.80/19,484.70 = 8,326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,977.80x = 19,484.70 × 8,326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,977.80x = 162,241,303.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,241,303.02/12,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,501.45

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