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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,779.25, 19,171.92 and 4,014.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,779.25, 19,171.92 and 4,014.16 is: 6,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,779.25 : 19,171.92 = 4,014.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,779.25/19,171.92 = 4,014.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,779.25x = 19,171.92 × 4,014.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,779.25x = 76,959,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,959,154.39/12,779.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.20

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