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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,992.50, 19,497.39 and 4,784.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,992.50, 19,497.39 and 4,784.50 is: 7,179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,992.50 : 19,497.39 = 4,784.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,992.50/19,497.39 = 4,784.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,992.50x = 19,497.39 × 4,784.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,992.50x = 93,285,262.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,285,262.46/12,992.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.93

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