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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,994.11, 19,460.79 and 6,399.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,994.11, 19,460.79 and 6,399.09 is: 9,583.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,994.11 : 19,460.79 = 6,399.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,994.11/19,460.79 = 6,399.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,994.11x = 19,460.79 × 6,399.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,994.11x = 124,531,346.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,531,346.68/12,994.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,583.68

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