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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,982.28, 19,474.86 and 4,098.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,982.28, 19,474.86 and 4,098.87 is: 6,148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,982.28 : 19,474.86 = 4,098.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,982.28/19,474.86 = 4,098.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,982.28x = 19,474.86 × 4,098.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,982.28x = 79,824,919.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,824,919.41/12,982.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,148.76

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