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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,843.92, 19,265.70 and 4,078.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,843.92, 19,265.70 and 4,078.70 is: 6,117.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,843.92 : 19,265.70 = 4,078.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,843.92/19,265.70 = 4,078.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,843.92x = 19,265.70 × 4,078.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,843.92x = 78,579,010.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,579,010.59/12,843.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,117.99

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