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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,779.70, 19,170.20 and 4,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,779.70, 19,170.20 and 4,014.70 is: 6,022.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,779.70 : 19,170.20 = 4,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,779.70/19,170.20 = 4,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,779.70x = 19,170.20 × 4,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,779.70x = 76,962,601.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,962,601.94/12,779.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.25

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