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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,859.43, 19,290.52 and 4,092.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,859.43, 19,290.52 and 4,092.29 is: 6,138.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,859.43 : 19,290.52 = 4,092.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,859.43/19,290.52 = 4,092.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,859.43x = 19,290.52 × 4,092.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,859.43x = 78,942,383.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,942,383.09/12,859.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,138.87

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