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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,778.88, 19,169.12 and 4,014.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,778.88, 19,169.12 and 4,014.12 is: 6,021.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,778.88 : 19,169.12 = 4,014.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,778.88/19,169.12 = 4,014.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,778.88x = 19,169.12 × 4,014.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,778.88x = 76,947,147.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,947,147.97/12,778.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.43

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