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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,773.40, 19,160.70 and 4,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,773.40, 19,160.70 and 4,008.60 is: 6,013.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,773.40 : 19,160.70 = 4,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,773.40/19,160.70 = 4,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,773.40x = 19,160.70 × 4,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,773.40x = 76,807,582.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,807,582.02/12,773.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.09

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