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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,994.65, 19,492.58 and 6,337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,994.65, 19,492.58 and 6,337.26 is: 9,506.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,994.65 : 19,492.58 = 6,337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,994.65/19,492.58 = 6,337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,994.65x = 19,492.58 × 6,337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,994.65x = 123,529,563.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,529,563.37/12,994.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,506.19

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