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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,858.08, 19,287.12 and 4,093

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,858.08, 19,287.12 and 4,093 is: 6,139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,858.08 : 19,287.12 = 4,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,858.08/19,287.12 = 4,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,858.08x = 19,287.12 × 4,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,858.08x = 78,942,182.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,942,182.16/12,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,139.50

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