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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,862.37, 19,293.36 and 4,097.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,862.37, 19,293.36 and 4,097.16 is: 6,145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,862.37 : 19,293.36 = 4,097.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,862.37/19,293.36 = 4,097.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,862.37x = 19,293.36 × 4,097.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,862.37x = 79,047,967.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,047,967.49/12,862.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,145.68

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