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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,994.78, 19,490.01 and 4,673.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,994.78, 19,490.01 and 4,673.11 is: 7,008.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,994.78 : 19,490.01 = 4,673.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,994.78/19,490.01 = 4,673.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,994.78x = 19,490.01 × 4,673.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,994.78x = 91,078,960.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,078,960.63/12,994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,008.89

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