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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,855.81, 19,283.52 and 4,090.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,855.81, 19,283.52 and 4,090.59 is: 6,135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,855.81 : 19,283.52 = 4,090.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,855.81/19,283.52 = 4,090.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,855.81x = 19,283.52 × 4,090.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,855.81x = 78,880,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,880,974.08/12,855.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,135.82

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