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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,984.83, 19,470.32 and 6,738.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,984.83, 19,470.32 and 6,738.56 is: 10,104.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,984.83 : 19,470.32 = 6,738.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,984.83/19,470.32 = 6,738.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,984.83x = 19,470.32 × 6,738.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,984.83x = 131,201,788.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,201,788.49/12,984.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.24

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