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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,998.79, 19,497.38 and 3,764.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,998.79, 19,497.38 and 3,764.79 is: 5,646.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,998.79 : 19,497.38 = 3,764.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,998.79/19,497.38 = 3,764.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,998.79x = 19,497.38 × 3,764.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,998.79x = 73,403,522.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,403,522.43/12,998.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,646.95

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