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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,985.82, 19,483.58 and 6,741.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,985.82, 19,483.58 and 6,741.93 is: 10,115.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,985.82 : 19,483.58 = 6,741.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,985.82/19,483.58 = 6,741.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,985.82x = 19,483.58 × 6,741.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,985.82x = 131,356,932.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,356,932.51/12,985.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,115.42

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