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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,807.97, 19,211.77 and 4,042.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,807.97, 19,211.77 and 4,042.81 is: 6,064.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,807.97 : 19,211.77 = 4,042.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,807.97/19,211.77 = 4,042.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,807.97x = 19,211.77 × 4,042.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,807.97x = 77,669,535.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,669,535.87/12,807.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,064.16

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