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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,983.32, 19,474.96 and 3,122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,983.32, 19,474.96 and 3,122.59 is: 4,683.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,983.32 : 19,474.96 = 3,122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,983.32/19,474.96 = 3,122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,983.32x = 19,474.96 × 3,122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,983.32x = 60,812,315.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,812,315.35/12,983.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.88

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