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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,985.32, 19,479.38 and 4,100.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,985.32, 19,479.38 and 4,100.88 is: 6,151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,985.32 : 19,479.38 = 4,100.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,985.32/19,479.38 = 4,100.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,985.32x = 19,479.38 × 4,100.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,985.32x = 79,882,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,882,599.85/12,985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,151.76

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