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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,823.60, 19,235.40 and 4,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,823.60, 19,235.40 and 4,061.20 is: 6,091.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,823.60 : 19,235.40 = 4,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,823.60/19,235.40 = 4,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,823.60x = 19,235.40 × 4,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,823.60x = 78,118,806.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,118,806.48/12,823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.80

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