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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,714.84, 19,061.46 and 6,145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,714.84, 19,061.46 and 6,145.74 is: 9,213.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,714.84 : 19,061.46 = 6,145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,714.84/19,061.46 = 6,145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,714.84x = 19,061.46 × 6,145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,714.84x = 117,146,777.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,146,777.18/12,714.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,213.39

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