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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,771.12, 19,159.10 and 4,003.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,771.12, 19,159.10 and 4,003.68 is: 6,006.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,771.12 : 19,159.10 = 4,003.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,771.12/19,159.10 = 4,003.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,771.12x = 19,159.10 × 4,003.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,771.12x = 76,706,905.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,706,905.49/12,771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.28

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