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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,863.26, 19,281.21 and 6,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,863.26, 19,281.21 and 6,195.60 is: 9,286.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,863.26 : 19,281.21 = 6,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,863.26/19,281.21 = 6,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,863.26x = 19,281.21 × 6,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,863.26x = 119,458,664.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,458,664.68/12,863.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,286.81

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