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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,856.76, 19,284.78 and 4,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,856.76, 19,284.78 and 4,092.20 is: 6,138.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,856.76 : 19,284.78 = 4,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,856.76/19,284.78 = 4,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,856.76x = 19,284.78 × 4,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,856.76x = 78,917,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,917,176.72/12,856.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,138.19

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