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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,811.35, 19,217.07 and 6,231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,811.35, 19,217.07 and 6,231.90 is: 9,347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,811.35 : 19,217.07 = 6,231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,811.35/19,217.07 = 6,231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,811.35x = 19,217.07 × 6,231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,811.35x = 119,758,858.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,758,858.53/12,811.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.87

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