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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,983.49, 19,467.44 and 5,954.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,983.49, 19,467.44 and 5,954.69 is: 8,928.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,983.49 : 19,467.44 = 5,954.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,983.49/19,467.44 = 5,954.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,983.49x = 19,467.44 × 5,954.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,983.49x = 115,922,540.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,922,540.52/12,983.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,928.46

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