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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,811.83, 19,214.97 and 4,041.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,811.83, 19,214.97 and 4,041.96 is: 6,062.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,811.83 : 19,214.97 = 4,041.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,811.83/19,214.97 = 4,041.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,811.83x = 19,214.97 × 4,041.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,811.83x = 77,666,140.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,666,140.14/12,811.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.06

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