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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,861.76, 19,278.97 and 6,194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,861.76, 19,278.97 and 6,194.10 is: 9,284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,861.76 : 19,278.97 = 6,194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,861.76/19,278.97 = 6,194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,861.76x = 19,278.97 × 6,194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,861.76x = 119,415,740.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,415,740.71/12,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.56

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