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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,860.10, 19,290.15 and 4,095.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,860.10, 19,290.15 and 4,095.90 is: 6,143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,860.10 : 19,290.15 = 4,095.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,860.10/19,290.15 = 4,095.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,860.10x = 19,290.15 × 4,095.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,860.10x = 79,010,525.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,010,525.39/12,860.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.85

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