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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,780.26, 19,171.32 and 4,015.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,780.26, 19,171.32 and 4,015.10 is: 6,022.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,780.26 : 19,171.32 = 4,015.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,780.26/19,171.32 = 4,015.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,780.26x = 19,171.32 × 4,015.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,780.26x = 76,974,766.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,974,766.93/12,780.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.94

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