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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,982.91, 19,477.24 and 6,053.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,982.91, 19,477.24 and 6,053.63 is: 9,081.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,982.91 : 19,477.24 = 6,053.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,982.91/19,477.24 = 6,053.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,982.91x = 19,477.24 × 6,053.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,982.91x = 117,907,891.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,907,891.86/12,982.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,081.78

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