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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,849.91, 19,276.89 and 4,086.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,849.91, 19,276.89 and 4,086.79 is: 6,130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,849.91 : 19,276.89 = 4,086.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,849.91/19,276.89 = 4,086.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,849.91x = 19,276.89 × 4,086.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,849.91x = 78,780,537.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,780,537.77/12,849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,130.83

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