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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,995.60, 19,477.25 and 5,968.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,995.60, 19,477.25 and 5,968.16 is: 8,944.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,995.60 : 19,477.25 = 5,968.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,995.60/19,477.25 = 5,968.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,995.60x = 19,477.25 × 5,968.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,995.60x = 116,243,407.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,243,407.97/12,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,944.83

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