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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,855.22, 19,278.70 and 4,088.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,855.22, 19,278.70 and 4,088.08 is: 6,130.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,855.22 : 19,278.70 = 4,088.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,855.22/19,278.70 = 4,088.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,855.22x = 19,278.70 × 4,088.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,855.22x = 78,812,881.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,812,881.77/12,855.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,130.81

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