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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,863.80, 19,292.10 and 4,101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,863.80, 19,292.10 and 4,101.40 is: 6,150.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,863.80 : 19,292.10 = 4,101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,863.80/19,292.10 = 4,101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,863.80x = 19,292.10 × 4,101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,863.80x = 79,124,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,124,618.94/12,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.95

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