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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,734.46, 19,101.51 and 6,161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,734.46, 19,101.51 and 6,161.22 is: 9,241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,734.46 : 19,101.51 = 6,161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,734.46/19,101.51 = 6,161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,734.46x = 19,101.51 × 6,161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,734.46x = 117,688,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,688,605.44/12,734.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.74

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