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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,827.35, 19,239.10 and 4,061.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,827.35, 19,239.10 and 4,061.13 is: 6,091.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,827.35 : 19,239.10 = 4,061.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,827.35/19,239.10 = 4,061.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,827.35x = 19,239.10 × 4,061.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,827.35x = 78,132,486.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,132,486.18/12,827.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.09

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