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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,991.50, 19,495.89 and 4,783.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,991.50, 19,495.89 and 4,783.50 is: 7,178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,991.50 : 19,495.89 = 4,783.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,991.50/19,495.89 = 4,783.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,991.50x = 19,495.89 × 4,783.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,991.50x = 93,258,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,258,589.82/12,991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,178.43

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