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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,859.41, 19,291.28 and 4,097.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,859.41, 19,291.28 and 4,097.01 is: 6,146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,859.41 : 19,291.28 = 4,097.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,859.41/19,291.28 = 4,097.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,859.41x = 19,291.28 × 4,097.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,859.41x = 79,036,546.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,036,546.59/12,859.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,146.20

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