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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,855.68, 19,284.93 and 4,088.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,855.68, 19,284.93 and 4,088.54 is: 6,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,855.68 : 19,284.93 = 4,088.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,855.68/19,284.93 = 4,088.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,855.68x = 19,284.93 × 4,088.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,855.68x = 78,847,111.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,847,111.28/12,855.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,133.25

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