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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,861.92, 19,292.68 and 4,096.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,861.92, 19,292.68 and 4,096.76 is: 6,145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,861.92 : 19,292.68 = 4,096.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,861.92/19,292.68 = 4,096.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,861.92x = 19,292.68 × 4,096.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,861.92x = 79,037,479.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,037,479.72/12,861.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,145.08

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