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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,858.60, 19,284.12 and 5,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,858.60, 19,284.12 and 5,463 is: 8,192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,858.60 : 19,284.12 = 5,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,858.60/19,284.12 = 5,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,858.60x = 19,284.12 × 5,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,858.60x = 105,349,147.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,349,147.56/12,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,192.89

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