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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,994.38, 19,491.40 and 3,133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,994.38, 19,491.40 and 3,133.59 is: 4,700.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,994.38 : 19,491.40 = 3,133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,994.38/19,491.40 = 3,133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,994.38x = 19,491.40 × 3,133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,994.38x = 61,077,958.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,077,958.67/12,994.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.34

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