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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,985.78, 19,477.23 and 4,220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,985.78, 19,477.23 and 4,220.68 is: 6,330.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,985.78 : 19,477.23 = 4,220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,985.78/19,477.23 = 4,220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,985.78x = 19,477.23 × 4,220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,985.78x = 82,207,155.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,207,155.12/12,985.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,330.55

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