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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,859.80, 19,289.70 and 4,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,859.80, 19,289.70 and 4,095.40 is: 6,143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,859.80 : 19,289.70 = 4,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,859.80/19,289.70 = 4,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,859.80x = 19,289.70 × 4,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,859.80x = 78,999,037.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,999,037.38/12,859.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.10

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