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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,993.78, 19,488.51 and 4,672.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,993.78, 19,488.51 and 4,672.11 is: 7,007.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,993.78 : 19,488.51 = 4,672.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,993.78/19,488.51 = 4,672.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,993.78x = 19,488.51 × 4,672.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,993.78x = 91,052,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,052,462.46/12,993.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.39

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