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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,994.95, 19,480.72 and 4,673.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,994.95, 19,480.72 and 4,673.01 is: 7,005.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,994.95 : 19,480.72 = 4,673.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,994.95/19,480.72 = 4,673.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,994.95x = 19,480.72 × 4,673.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,994.95x = 91,033,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,033,599.37/12,994.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.31

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