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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,212.76, 19,813.38 and 4,999

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,212.76, 19,813.38 and 4,999 is: 7,496.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,212.76 : 19,813.38 = 4,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,212.76/19,813.38 = 4,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,212.76x = 19,813.38 × 4,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,212.76x = 99,047,086.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,047,086.62/13,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,496.32

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