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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,982.93, 19,474.40 and 3,122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,982.93, 19,474.40 and 3,122.22 is: 4,683.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,982.93 : 19,474.40 = 3,122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,982.93/19,474.40 = 3,122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,982.93x = 19,474.40 × 3,122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,982.93x = 60,803,378.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,803,378.45/12,982.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.33

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