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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,771.28, 19,143.43 and 4,868.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,771.28, 19,143.43 and 4,868.69 is: 7,297.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,771.28 : 19,143.43 = 4,868.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,771.28/19,143.43 = 4,868.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,771.28x = 19,143.43 × 4,868.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,771.28x = 93,203,499.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,203,499.91/12,771.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,297.90

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