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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,856.16, 19,286.40 and 4,093.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,856.16, 19,286.40 and 4,093.76 is: 6,141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,856.16 : 19,286.40 = 4,093.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,856.16/19,286.40 = 4,093.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,856.16x = 19,286.40 × 4,093.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,856.16x = 78,953,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,953,892.86/12,856.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,141.33

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