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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,863.16, 19,297.14 and 4,100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,863.16, 19,297.14 and 4,100.28 is: 6,151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,863.16 : 19,297.14 = 4,100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,863.16/19,297.14 = 4,100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,863.16x = 19,297.14 × 4,100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,863.16x = 79,123,677.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,123,677.20/12,863.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,151.19

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