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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,984.93, 19,462.01 and 5,959.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,984.93, 19,462.01 and 5,959.02 is: 8,931.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,984.93 : 19,462.01 = 5,959.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,984.93/19,462.01 = 5,959.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,984.93x = 19,462.01 × 5,959.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,984.93x = 115,974,491.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,974,491.93/12,984.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,931.47

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