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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,979.70, 19,469.55 and 8,054.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,979.70, 19,469.55 and 8,054.90 is: 12,082.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,979.70 : 19,469.55 = 8,054.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,979.70/19,469.55 = 8,054.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,979.70x = 19,469.55 × 8,054.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,979.70x = 156,825,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,825,278.30/12,979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,082.35

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