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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,997.55, 19,498.95 and 4,230.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,997.55, 19,498.95 and 4,230.11 is: 6,346.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,997.55 : 19,498.95 = 4,230.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,997.55/19,498.95 = 4,230.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,997.55x = 19,498.95 × 4,230.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,997.55x = 82,482,605.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,482,605.89/12,997.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,346.01

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