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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,838.79, 19,258.73 and 4,073.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,838.79, 19,258.73 and 4,073.51 is: 6,110.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,838.79 : 19,258.73 = 4,073.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,838.79/19,258.73 = 4,073.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,838.79x = 19,258.73 × 4,073.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,838.79x = 78,450,512.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,450,512.58/12,838.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,110.43

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