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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,858.52, 19,289.92 and 6,285.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,858.52, 19,289.92 and 6,285.38 is: 9,429.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,858.52 : 19,289.92 = 6,285.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,858.52/19,289.92 = 6,285.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,858.52x = 19,289.92 × 6,285.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,858.52x = 121,244,477.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,244,477.37/12,858.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,429.12

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