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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,838.62, 19,257.78 and 4,073.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,838.62, 19,257.78 and 4,073.61 is: 6,110.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,838.62 : 19,257.78 = 4,073.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,838.62/19,257.78 = 4,073.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,838.62x = 19,257.78 × 4,073.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,838.62x = 78,448,664.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,448,664.82/12,838.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,110.37

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