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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,994.63, 19,491.78 and 3,133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,994.63, 19,491.78 and 3,133.83 is: 4,700.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,994.63 : 19,491.78 = 3,133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,994.63/19,491.78 = 3,133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,994.63x = 19,491.78 × 3,133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,994.63x = 61,083,924.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,083,924.92/12,994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.71

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