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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,988.17, 19,482.21 and 3,127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,988.17, 19,482.21 and 3,127.41 is: 4,691.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,988.17 : 19,482.21 = 3,127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,988.17/19,482.21 = 3,127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,988.17x = 19,482.21 × 3,127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,988.17x = 60,928,858.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,928,858.38/12,988.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.10

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