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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,853.76, 19,280.28 and 4,089.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,853.76, 19,280.28 and 4,089.20 is: 6,133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,853.76 : 19,280.28 = 4,089.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,853.76/19,280.28 = 4,089.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,853.76x = 19,280.28 × 4,089.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,853.76x = 78,840,920.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,840,920.98/12,853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,133.69

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