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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,863.48, 19,282.91 and 4,092.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,863.48, 19,282.91 and 4,092.69 is: 6,135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,863.48 : 19,282.91 = 4,092.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,863.48/19,282.91 = 4,092.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,863.48x = 19,282.91 × 4,092.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,863.48x = 78,918,952.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,918,952.46/12,863.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,135.12

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