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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,982.66, 19,476.78 and 4,217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,982.66, 19,476.78 and 4,217.38 is: 6,326.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,982.66 : 19,476.78 = 4,217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,982.66/19,476.78 = 4,217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,982.66x = 19,476.78 × 4,217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,982.66x = 82,140,982.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,140,982.44/12,982.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,326.98

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