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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,858.24, 19,273.20 and 8,410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,858.24, 19,273.20 and 8,410.56 is: 12,606.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,858.24 : 19,273.20 = 8,410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,858.24/19,273.20 = 8,410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,858.24x = 19,273.20 × 8,410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,858.24x = 162,098,404.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,098,404.99/12,858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,606.58

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