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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,863.34, 19,295.01 and 4,099.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,863.34, 19,295.01 and 4,099.05 is: 6,148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,863.34 : 19,295.01 = 4,099.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,863.34/19,295.01 = 4,099.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,863.34x = 19,295.01 × 4,099.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,863.34x = 79,091,210.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,091,210.74/12,863.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,148.58

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