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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,989.69, 19,479.74 and 4,667.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,989.69, 19,479.74 and 4,667.47 is: 6,999.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,989.69 : 19,479.74 = 4,667.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,989.69/19,479.74 = 4,667.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,989.69x = 19,479.74 × 4,667.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,989.69x = 90,921,102.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,921,102.06/12,989.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.48

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