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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,984.89, 19,494.63 and 8,782.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,984.89, 19,494.63 and 8,782.27 is: 13,185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,984.89 : 19,494.63 = 8,782.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,984.89/19,494.63 = 8,782.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,984.89x = 19,494.63 × 8,782.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,984.89x = 171,207,006.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,207,006.74/12,984.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.09

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