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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,772.60, 19,158.90 and 6,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,772.60, 19,158.90 and 6,211.60 is: 9,317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,772.60 : 19,158.90 = 6,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,772.60/19,158.90 = 6,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,772.60x = 19,158.90 × 6,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,772.60x = 119,007,423.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,007,423.24/12,772.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.40

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