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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,714.84, 19,066.86 and 6,869.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,714.84, 19,066.86 and 6,869.88 is: 10,301.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,714.84 : 19,066.86 = 6,869.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,714.84/19,066.86 = 6,869.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,714.84x = 19,066.86 × 6,869.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,714.84x = 130,987,040.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,987,040.18/12,714.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,301.90

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