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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,860.78, 19,289.96 and 4,540.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,860.78, 19,289.96 and 4,540.46 is: 6,810.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,860.78 : 19,289.96 = 4,540.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,860.78/19,289.96 = 4,540.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,860.78x = 19,289.96 × 4,540.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,860.78x = 87,585,291.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,585,291.78/12,860.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,810.26

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